Magnitude
M5.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Bouvet Island Region
M5.3 Earthquake near Bouvet Island Region
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Bouvet Island Region on March 8, 2026 at 11:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by USP.
Details
ID
3d9f509033378f6f19026b7be9bbdf8b55b2e662
Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 11:23:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-54.17618,
8.73557
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
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
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.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-05-30
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