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M5.0 Depth: 29.3 km

M5.0 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-04-08 15:14:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred. With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
29.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 15:14:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-49.47660, 125.50820
Temperature
4.8°C

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Similar earlier earthquakes

Earlier recorded earthquakes ranked by distance, magnitude, depth and country within 150 km. Similarity does not imply the same fault or a direct relationship.

85%Similarity M4.82025-01-26 UTC 14.6 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.2Depth difference: 19.3 km 79%Similarity M4.92026-04-08 UTC 36.1 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.1Depth difference: 19.3 km 60%Similarity M5.12026-03-23 UTC 91.9 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.1Depth difference: 19.3 km 56%Similarity M5.22026-03-23 UTC 100.4 km ΔM 0.2Depth difference: 19.3 km 49%Similarity M4.82025-02-20 UTC 121.4 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.2Depth difference: 19.3 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥412
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-24

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.22026-03-23 01:29:33 UTC100.4 km M5.12026-03-23 01:29:34 UTC91.9 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.12025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC148.1 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.02025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC145.6 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M4.92026-04-08 15:14:01 UTC36.1 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge

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