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M4.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near BALLENY ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:04:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 08:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near BALLENY ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:04:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-61.63210, 154.43780
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

Stats (last 24h)

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