Earthquake SOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE (6.0 mw) (2025-05-05 03:55:40 UTC)
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE, at 2025-05-05 03:55:40 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 SOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE
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 (mw)
6.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250505_0000057
Nearest Places
- Challenger Fracture Zone / 274.65 km
- Panov Seamount / 737.16 km
- Ferris Seamount / 824.93 km
- Markov Guyot / 837.63 km
- Cabo Sur / 918.11 km
Comment
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Depth: 12.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
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Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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DRAKE PASSAGE
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
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Depth: 15.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
5 km SSE of Coso Junction, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
southern East Pacific Rise
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.0
southern East Pacific Rise
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)