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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-02-07 11:03:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION on February 7, 2026 at 11:03 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 11:03:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.57570, 38.19700
Temperature
10.2°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: 229 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 672 m ·South Africa
  • Marion Island
    Distance: 261 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#2
Earlier events M≥42
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-05-29

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.72026-01-04 13:07:06 UTC145.0 km M4.62025-05-29 05:45:12 UTC45.3 km

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