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M2.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-21 18:44:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 18:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Earthquake location (16.251, -60.631). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 18:44:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
16.25137, -60.63077
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

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