Magnitude
M6.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NNSN
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
M6.0 Earthquake near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on May 27, 2026 at 15:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.
The data is provided by NNSN and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
98ac477e34b9219225258b42e063a3e93235e869
Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 15:01:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
-50.52100,
139.30400
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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Hobart1045.9 kmNE254'930
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Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M6.0.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.010.0 km0.0 km
SCEDCM6.010.0 km0.0 km
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.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.
Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2026-02-03
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M6.02026-05-27 15:01:12 UTC10.6 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge
M6.02026-05-27 14:51:06 UTC11.8 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
M6.02026-05-27 14:51:05 UTC18.0 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge
M6.02026-05-27 14:51:04 UTC4.5 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 227.9) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
M5.22026-05-27 14:51:06 UTC16.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near Launceston (Monde)
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