M5.2 Earthquake in the Balleny Islands region — June 20, 2021
2021-06-20 11:49:26 UTC (2021-06-20) · approx. 10:49 PM UTC+11 local
On June 20, 2021 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Balleny Islands region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -61.9120°, 159.9750°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 888 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
159.9750°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the Balleny Islands region?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck in the Balleny Islands region on June 20, 2021 at 11:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -61.9120°, 159.9750°, which is in the Balleny Islands region.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: iscgem620676475). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 20, 2021). M5.2 Earthquake in the Balleny Islands region — June 20, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/iscgem620676475/