Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Vila Velha (Monde)
M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Vila Velha (Monde)
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About this earthquake
On January 26, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Vila Velha (Monde). 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 data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
5f4175829163732a4a9d3335fae3306b8be92c66
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 02:49:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
-35.70534,
-15.16560
Temperature
20.0°C
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
Volcanoes nearby
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
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#2
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-11-20
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
705
Country (24h)
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