Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Event of magnitude 5.2, near Cape Town (Monde)
M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near Cape Town (Monde)
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About this earthquake
On June 8, 2026 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.2, near Cape Town (Monde). 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
cd5f8952729b95178ccdfb6b20bdc815ef97b0aa
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 14:20:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
-55.84692,
-4.11611
Temperature
0.1°C
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 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
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 150 km.
Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2026-06-08
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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Stats (last 24h)
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494
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