Category Pacific Antarctic Ridge

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on 29th July 2026

Diagram of mid-ocean ridge with magma chamber, tectonic plates, and ocean floor features

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred along the Pacific–Antarctic Ridge on 29th July 2026, striking at 22:08 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km, consistent with typical seismic activity along this deep‑ocean spreading ridge. The event took place…