Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake west of Macquarie Island
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island at Oct 8, 2026, 06:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 8, 2026, 06:46 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -52.566, 140.137 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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