Magnitude
M5.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
M5.0 Earthquake near WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2026 at 13:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1903f0f9e574a694014c53c7b1fd8def214aa481
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-01 13:21:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.13800,
-97.90100
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
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
Tectonic context
Located on the Cocos Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ Nazca · about 6 km away
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.010.0 km0.0 km
GFZM5.010.0 km0.2 km
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-26
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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