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M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Prince Edward Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-01-04 13:07:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Prince Edward Islands Region on January 4, 2026 at 13:07 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 event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 13:07:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-43.12429, 39.02248

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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: 399 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 672 m ·South Africa
  • Marion Island
    Distance: 432 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#3
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥53
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 UTC40.5 km M5.42026-01-04 13:07:07 UTC30.2 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.12026-01-04 13:07:08 UTC28.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Durban (Monde) M4.62025-05-29 05:45:12 UTC136.2 km

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