M5.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.9 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-04-06 11:18:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was recorded near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on April 6, 2026 at 11:18 UTC. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-06 11:18:37 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-54.99400, -129.11100

Temperature

5.2°C

Map

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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours6

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM5.4

M5.02026-04-06 11:18:40 UTC29.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Puerto Montt (Monde) M5.32026-04-07 09:07:42 UTC41.2 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.22026-04-07 09:07:44 UTC40.3 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M5.22026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC45.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.42026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC47.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.32026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC40.4 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥419

Earlier events M≥514

Compared since2025-03-30

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-08-03 04:57:31 UTC44.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:11 UTC38.0 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M6.42025-08-03 04:57:10 UTC44.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.02025-08-03 04:57:12 UTC51.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.92025-08-03 02:26:19 UTC126.1 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

671

Country (24h)

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