M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Scotia Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-23 09:08:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Scotia Sea on April 23, 2026 at 09:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 09:08:21 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usp

Coordinates

-57.16898, -31.13017

Map

Depth profile

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

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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