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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near west of Macquarie Island

UTC time: 2026-08-13 17:39:30 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near west of Macquarie Island on Aug 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near west of Macquarie Island · 2026-08-13 17:39:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near west of Macquarie Island. 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 17:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.85620, 147.22810
Temperature
-0.9°C

Map

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

Tectonic context

Located on the Antarctica Plate.
Near the boundary Australia ↔ Antarctica · about 24 km away

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.110.0 km0.0 km
GFZM5.110.0 km4.9 km
ISCM5.110.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.110.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#11
Earlier events M≥413
Earlier events M≥511
Compared since2025-03-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC20.6 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC48.8 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M5.92025-04-27 09:22:47 UTC78.5 kmwest of Macquarie Island M5.82025-11-29 22:47:53 UTC56.0 kmWest of Macquarie Island [Sea] M5.82025-11-29 22:47:50 UTC40.3 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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