Earthquake WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND (4.8 mb) (2025-05-09 09:50:30 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND, at 2025-05-09 09:50:30 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 WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250509_0000117
Nearest Places
- George V Fracture Zone / 86.97 km
- Saint Vincent Fracture Zone / 342.07 km
- Gambier Fracture Zone / 652.6 km
- South Tasman Rise / 693.17 km
- Needwonne Ridge / 776.27 km
Comment
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Depth: 8.41 km
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Depth: 20.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)