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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Prince Edward Islands region

UTC time: 2026-04-29 16:31:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Prince Edward 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 16:31:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
-44.63500, 37.27600
Temperature
10.1°C

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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

  • Prince Edward Island
    Distance: 228 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 672 m ·South Africa
  • Marion Island
    Distance: 255 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 1'230 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·South Africa

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥49
Earlier events M≥58
Compared since2025-05-29

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32026-04-29 16:31:03 UTC69.8 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.32026-02-07 11:03:19 UTC77.5 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.22026-02-07 11:03:20 UTC80.7 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.22026-04-29 16:11:27 UTC28.3 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.22026-02-07 11:03:18 UTC73.2 km

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
657
Country (24h)
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