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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Bouvet Island Region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:50:01 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Bouvet Island Region on May 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Bouvet Island Region · 2026-05-18 18:50:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Bouvet Island Region on May 18, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:50:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-53.98418, -1.48618
Temperature
2.5°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Bouvet
    Distance: 318 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 741 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Norway

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