M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on April 7, 2026 at 09:07 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 09:07:45 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-55.13350, -128.43990

Temperature

2.8°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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#16

Earlier events M≥426

Earlier events M≥521

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 UTC15.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:11 UTC25.6 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M6.42025-08-03 04:57:10 UTC15.4 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.02025-08-03 04:57:12 UTC32.6 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.92026-04-06 11:18:37 UTC45.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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