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M5.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Balleny Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-03-26 01:06:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.5 earthquake near Balleny Islands Region on Mar 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.5 Earthquake near Balleny Islands Region · 2026-03-26 01:06:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near Balleny Islands Region on March 26, 2026 at 01:06 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 01:06:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-61.47000, 154.56000
Temperature
2.0°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

Stats (last 24h)

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