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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on Apr 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge · 2026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. 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 event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-55.09000, -128.50000
Temperature
2.8°C

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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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#13
Earlier events M≥426
Earlier events M≥521
Compared since2025-03-30

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-08-03 04:57:31 UTC18.2 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:11 UTC26.2 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M6.42025-08-03 04:57:10 UTC18.2 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.02025-08-03 04:57:12 UTC35.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.92026-04-06 11:18:37 UTC40.4 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

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