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M1.8 Depth: 36.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near GEUS detected earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-21 17:26:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near GEUS detected earthquake on May 21, 2026 at 17:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
36.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 17:26:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
82.01600, -4.64600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.1 km
Shallow
36.1 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

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