M5.2 Earthquake near Tierra del Fuego (Falkland Islands)
About this earthquake
On July 2, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Tierra del Fuego (Falkland Islands). At around 183 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Montagu Island
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Bristol Island
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Saunders
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Southern Thule
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Candlemas Island
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Hodson
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.4.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.