M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE

UTC time: 2025-11-28 05:18:28 UTC Local time:
M5.1 earthquake near CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE on Nov 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE · 2025-11-28 05:18:28 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE on November 28, 2025 at 05:18 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 05:18:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.98360, -108.87020
Temperature
23.3°C

Map

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: 129 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#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-11-09

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