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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Balleny Islands region

UTC time: 2026-08-15 00:40:13 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Balleny Islands region on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Balleny Islands region · 2026-08-15 00:40:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Balleny Islands region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 00:40:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-62.91250, 165.89000
Temperature
-5.4°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

Tectonic context

Located on the Antarctica Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Antarctica · about 19 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Young Island
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'340 m ·Antarctica
  • Buckle Island
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Last eruption: 1899 ·Antarctica

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.310.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.310.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥410
Earlier events M≥57
Compared since2025-02-17

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.82026-04-21 10:30:25 UTC68.4 kmBalleny Islands Region M5.72026-04-21 10:30:27 UTC110.1 kmBalleny Islands region M5.72026-04-21 10:30:25 UTC59.4 kmBALLENY ISLANDS REGION M5.32025-08-19 17:33:14 UTC106.8 kmBALLENY ISLANDS REGION M5.22026-03-16 13:01:42 UTC59.9 kmBalleny Islands Region

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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