First published Oct 30, 2026, 11:11:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:11:15 AM UTC

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M 5.1 earthquake - Balleny Islands region

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Balleny Islands region, with a depth of 10 km and a tsunami flag of 0. The report gives coordinates of -62.4457, 155.2618; impact details were not included.

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Affected location: Balleny Islands region
Magnitude 5.1
Depth 10 km

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Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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