Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION
M5.2 Earthquake near PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION
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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.
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Details
ID
756e1520d1fe1cd4356329318f5a101da00e21f0
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 11:03:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.57570,
38.19700
Temperature
10.2°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 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
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≥42
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-05-29
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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Stats (last 24h)
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