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M5.9 Depth: 13.0 km

M5.9 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 234.4) from San Miguel Is., CA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 22:26:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was recorded near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 234.4) from San Miguel Is., CA on March 22, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.9
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 22:26:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
-15.58870, -172.84360
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Apia227.0 kmNE40'407

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Curacoa
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 111 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 127 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 151 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Upolu
    Distance: 220 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Samoa

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM6.3
M5.82026-03-23 06:02:45 UTC27.3 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 234.6) from San Miguel Is., CA M5.22026-03-23 06:02:48 UTC36.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.12026-03-23 08:44:29 UTC16.2 kmSamoa Islands region M5.12026-03-23 11:58:52 UTC33.9 kmTonga Islands M5.42026-03-27 23:35:09 UTC56.9 kmSAMOA ISLANDS REGION M4.82026-03-28 10:16:55 UTC52.6 kmTONGA M5.02026-03-29 23:45:10 UTC127.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.42026-03-29 23:45:14 UTC132.7 kmTonga Islands M5.12026-03-29 23:45:14 UTC127.1 kmTONGA M4.82026-04-18 09:32:01 UTC46.7 kmTONGA M5.02026-04-18 09:32:02 UTC34.1 kmTonga Islands M5.42026-04-19 17:34:45 UTC67.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near Nouméa (Monde)

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8
Earlier events M≥482
Earlier events M≥545
Compared since2025-01-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-03-22 15:30:40 UTC28.2 kmTonga Islands M6.32026-03-22 15:28:08 UTC20.4 kmTonga [Sea] M6.32026-03-22 06:15:47 UTC20.1 kmTonga [Sea] M6.22026-03-22 15:27:56 UTC58.6 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 234.4) from San Miguel Is., CA M6.22026-03-22 06:15:36 UTC31.6 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 234.7) from San Miguel Is., CA

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
584
Country (24h)
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