5.9
Earthquake Details: west of Macquarie Island
Oct 9, 2026, 14:49:41
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near west of Macquarie Island on Oct 9, 2026 at 14:49:41. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance536
Latitude-60.9758
Longitude154.4619
Event IDus6000u164
Magnitude5.9
Updated:Oct 9, 2026, 16:10:41 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 9, 2026, 14:49:41
- UTC
- Oct 9, 2026, 14:49:41 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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