Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
BALLENY ISLANDS REGION
M4.9 Earthquake near BALLENY ISLANDS REGION
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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.
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Details
ID
1bd47bb00446bf06715936f58cd08a18de877bb3
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
Depth profile
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
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.
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