Update: 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes near Macquarie Island on Jan. 26

Published Feb 19, 2026

Monday afternoon, a 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near Macquarie Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 06:07 UTC (16:07 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located west of Macquarie Island.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey