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M6.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.0 Earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise

UTC time: 2026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC Local time: —
M6.0 earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M6.0 Earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise · 2026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near Southern East Pacific Rise on May 20, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-56.26530, -122.68636

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours7
First 24 hours7
First 72 hours7
Strongest subsequent eventM6.6
M6.62026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC37.2 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX M6.62026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC17.4 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M6.42026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC31.7 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.42026-05-20 17:43:04 UTC37.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near Puerto Montt (Monde) M6.32026-05-20 17:43:05 UTC57.6 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise [Sea] M5.22026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC110.3 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.22026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC113.4 kmSOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE

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