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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Bouvet Island region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:50:00 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Bouvet Island region on May 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Bouvet Island region · 2026-05-18 18:50:00 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Bouvet Island region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:50:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-54.27950, -1.26720
Temperature
2.2°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Bouvet
    Distance: 300 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 741 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Norway

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