M5.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE

UTC time: 2026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE. With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-55.56810, -124.01520

Temperature

2.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7

Earlier events M≥48

Earlier events M≥56

Compared since2025-04-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.62026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC121.1 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX M6.62026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC119.0 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M6.42026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC106.2 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M6.32026-05-20 17:43:05 UTC92.7 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise [Sea] M6.02026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC113.4 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

597

Country (24h)

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