Update: Seismic activity on Aug. 13 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake near Macquarie Island detected

Published Aug 25, 2026

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

At 17:39 UTC (03:39 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 10 km, with its 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