Earthquake shakes area near Macquarie Island: 5.1 magnitude detected on Aug. 13

Published Aug 13, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Macquarie Island on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the region at 17:39 UTC (03:39 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter west of Macquarie Island.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey