Earthquake M5.2 – Santa Cruz Islands Region
Origin Time (UTC)
21:56:33 31.03.26
Magnitude
5.2 mb
Agency
GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
12.720000°S 169.210000°E
Energy Release
951.50 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
645 KM
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Santa Cruz Islands Region on March 31, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 951.50 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 645 km below the surface.
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