M5.5 earthquake: west of Macquarie Island
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near west of Macquarie Island on October 8, 2026. It was recorded at 06:46 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.5
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:46:48 AM
October 8, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 90 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on October 11, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 8, 2026 earthquake near west of Macquarie Island?
The earthquake occurred near west of Macquarie Island at 52.566° S, 140.137° E, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near west of Macquarie Island?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.5 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near west of Macquarie Island?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.