Earthquake MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION (6.8 mw) (2025-04-29 14:53:38 UTC)

1745938418

-54.2411, 155.4569

10.00 KM

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck on MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION, at 2025-04-29 14:53:38 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION (6.8 mw) (2025-04-29 14:53:38 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

6.8

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250429_0000200

Nearest Places

Aurora Point / 221.19 km
Double Point / 221.3 km
Cape Toutcher / 221.5 km
Hell Bay / 221.55 km
Sellick Bay / 221.55 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

51 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada
Time: 1745957704
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1745957568
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1745957568
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.6

CRETE, GREECE
Time: 1745957224
Depth: 25.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745957135
Depth: 2.89 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION
Time: 1745952990
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745952990
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.8

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745938419
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.8

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745938417
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.8

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745938415
Depth: 4.51 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)