Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.9 earthquake west of Macquarie Island
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island at Oct 9, 2026, 14:49 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 9, 2026, 14:49 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -60.881, 154.139 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Balleny Islands region | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.