Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE
M4.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE on February 20, 2026 at 12:56 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
94c3ee20765f7b8ca68c80d0c8ceb03fab66ad76
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 12:56:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.06860,
-108.33380
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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