M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Pernambuco (Brazil)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 21:21:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Pernambuco (Brazil). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 21:21:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Brazil

State

Pernambuco

City

Pernambuco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.90710, -29.18140

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (11.3 km)

Regional average: 11.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Touros973.3 kmSW33'035

Natal1001.7 kmSW896'708

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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 eventM5.0

M5.02026-05-29 21:21:45 UTC28.9 kmPernambuco M4.92026-05-29 21:21:47 UTC34.7 kmCentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.92026-06-21 22:04:18 UTC124.1 kmCentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.92026-06-21 22:04:19 UTC131.8 kmCENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6

Earlier events M≥421

Earlier events M≥59

Compared since2025-01-06

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.62025-03-28 17:17:27 UTC66.9 kmcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M6.62025-03-28 00:34:22 UTC58.2 kmcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M6.12025-03-28 00:34:21 UTC60.5 kmcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M5.52025-03-28 17:17:27 UTC89.2 kmCentral Mid Atlantic Ridge M5.32025-04-08 03:55:06 UTC53.9 kmcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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