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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2026-03-23 01:29:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE on March 23, 2026 at 01:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 01:29:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-48.79980, 124.59470
Temperature
7.4°C

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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#1
Earlier events M≥414
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-24

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC80.3 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.02025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC71.7 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.02025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC82.0 km M5.02025-04-12 09:59:24 UTC127.1 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M4.82025-02-20 10:27:38 UTC79.1 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge

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