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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise

UTC time: 2026-05-20 18:36:26 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise · 2026-05-20 18:36:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Southern East Pacific Rise. 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 event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 18:36:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-55.03619, -121.45477

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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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥49
Earlier events M≥57
Compared since2025-02-07

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 UTC121.6 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX M6.62026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC141.7 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M6.42026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC125.8 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M6.32026-05-20 17:43:05 UTC106.3 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise [Sea] M5.42026-05-20 17:43:04 UTC128.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near Puerto Montt (Monde)

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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