M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Tristan Da Cunha Region

UTC time: 2025-09-12 17:46:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Tristan Da Cunha Region on September 12, 2025 at 17:46 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 17:46:48 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-39.70000, -15.67000

Temperature

12.4°C

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M5.22025-09-12 17:46:46 UTC35.5 kmTristan da Cunha region

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