Earthquake 285 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (6.6 Mi) (2025-05-02 17:59:14 UTC)
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 285 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-05-02 17:59:14 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of Mi and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 285 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina
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 (Mi)
6.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_pt25122002
Nearest Places
- Tierra del Fuego Spur / 19.4 km
- Islote Ester / 122.87 km
- Isla Gonzalo / 123.45 km
- Isla Bartolomé / 124.96 km
- Islote Pontevedra / 125.67 km
Comment
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.00 km
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Depth: 8.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.66 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.66 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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DRAKE PASSAGE
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.1
DRAKE PASSAGE
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.9
DRAKE PASSAGE
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.1
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.7
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)