M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 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 M5.2 earthquake occurred near Balleny Islands Region. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 08:04:23 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-61.62000, 154.32000

Temperature

-2.2°C

Map

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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4

Earlier events M≥45

Earlier events M≥53

Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.52026-03-26 01:06:17 UTC21.0 kmBalleny Islands Region M5.52025-01-02 02:54:17 UTC107.4 kmBalleny Islands region M5.42025-03-09 05:16:39 UTC24.5 kmBalleny Islands region M4.92026-05-22 08:04:22 UTC9.1 kmBalleny Islands region M4.42025-01-07 08:48:25 UTC90.8 kmwest of Macquarie Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

619

Country (24h)

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