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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Prince Edward Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-04-29 16:31:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Prince Edward Islands Region on April 29, 2026 at 16:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 16:31:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-44.01000, 37.36000
Temperature
10.6°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: 295 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 672 m ·South Africa
  • Marion Island
    Distance: 323 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#1
Earlier events M≥48
Earlier events M≥57
Compared since2025-05-29

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32026-02-07 11:03:19 UTC86.8 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.22026-02-07 11:03:20 UTC90.9 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.22026-04-29 16:11:27 UTC69.0 kmPrince Edward Islands Region M5.22026-02-07 11:03:18 UTC91.6 kmPRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION M5.12026-04-29 16:27:36 UTC73.3 kmPrince Edward Islands Region

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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