Earthquake SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION (6.0 mb) (2025-03-14 23:42:35 UTC)
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION, at 2025-03-14 23:42:35 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mb)
6.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250314_0000276
Nearest Places
- Hydris Deep / 46.84 km
- Reek Point / 68.37 km
- Protector Shoal / 70.66 km
- Pungent Point / 71.55 km
- Acrid Point / 71.58 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.8
4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
32 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas
Time:
Depth: 6.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
48 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
PUERTO RICO REGION
Time:
Depth: 15.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.0
SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 102.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 102.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
South Sandwich Islands region
Time:
Depth: 132.92 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 132.92 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)