M5.8 earthquake: Bouvet Island region
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Bouvet Island region on October 24, 2026. It was recorded at 03:24 PM UTC at a depth of 12 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.8
mb · Moderate
Depth
12 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:24:19 PM
October 24, 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, 76 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.2 earthquake on October 23, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 24, 2026 earthquake near Bouvet Island region?
The earthquake occurred near Bouvet Island region at 54.030° S, 7.015° E, at a depth of 12 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Bouvet Island region?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.8 (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 Bouvet Island region?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.