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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Central East Pacific Rise

UTC time: 2026-02-20 12:56:28 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Central East Pacific Rise on Feb 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Central East Pacific Rise · 2026-02-20 12:56:28 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Central East Pacific Rise on February 20, 2026 at 12:56 UTC. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 12:56:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-9.01000, -109.24000
Temperature
25.5°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

  • Southern EPR at 8°S
    Distance: 164 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'800 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Undersea Features

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-11-09

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-11-28 05:18:28 UTC47.2 kmCentral East Pacific Rise M5.12025-11-28 05:18:28 UTC45.5 kmcentral East Pacific Rise M5.12025-11-28 05:18:28 UTC40.7 kmCENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE M5.02025-11-09 06:08:52 UTC115.9 kmCentral East Pacific Rise

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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