Earthquake west of the Galapagos Islands (5.3 mww) (2025-03-05 20:13:08 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on west of the Galapagos Islands, at 2025-03-05 20:13:08 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in west of the Galapagos Islands
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mww)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000px3f
Nearest Places
- Carter Riverside High School / 184.87 km
- Baiyun Hill / 208.49 km
- Galapagos Fracture Zone / 282.32 km
- Yipu Hill / 311.3 km
- Colón Ridge / 322.35 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.6
31 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 91.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 91.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
SWITZERLAND
Time:
Depth: 0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.5
FRANCE
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
22 km WSW of Cooper Landing, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 32.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
3 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.3
WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)