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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-08-12 05:11:27 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on Aug 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge · 2026-08-12 05:11:27 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on August 12, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 05:11:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-55.92020, -143.49330
Temperature
-1.0°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

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Antarctica · about 28 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Udintsev Transform
    Distance: 27 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -5'700 m ·Undersea Features
  • Hollister Ridge
    Distance: 316 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'000 m ·Undersea Features

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.110.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.310.0 km21.5 km
GFZM5.310.0 km14.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥411
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2025-01-18

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32025-04-02 00:29:22 UTC132.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.42025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC37.4 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.42025-04-02 00:29:20 UTC114.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.32025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC47.6 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.12025-11-30 12:18:14 UTC18.1 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

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