Earthquake WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND (6.1 mw) (2025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC)
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck on WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND, at 2025-05-23 16:33:26 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 WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
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)
6.1
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250523_0000184
Nearest Places
- Gambier Fracture Zone / 56.24 km
- Saint Vincent Fracture Zone / 276.25 km
- Tasman Fracture Zone / 304.54 km
- George V Fracture Zone / 532.71 km
- Hjort Trench / 622.21 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
1 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico
Time:
Depth: 15.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 15.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
2.0
PUERTO RICO
Time:
Depth: 15.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
37 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 77.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 77.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.1
west of Macquarie Island
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)