Earthquake west of the Galapagos Islands (4.8 mb) (2025-04-19 12:42:23 UTC)

1745066543

1.9012, -96.6029

10.00 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on west of the Galapagos Islands, at 2025-04-19 12:42:23 UTC. Reviewed by USGS 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 the Galapagos Islands

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake west of the Galapagos Islands (4.8 mb) (2025-04-19 12:42:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q77w

Nearest Places

Yasmenka / 67.9 km
Colón Ridge / 67.9 km
Carter Riverside High School / 124.78 km
Galapagos Fracture Zone / 432.81 km
Baiyun Hill / 463.02 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.6

6 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1745116248
Depth: 5.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1745115670
Depth: 5.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

4 km WSW of San Juan Bautista, CA
Time: 1745115670
Depth: 5.72 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1745115532
Depth: 142.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

ALBANIA
Time: 1745115516
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.8

WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Time: 1745066543
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Time: 1744883133
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

west of the Galapagos Islands
Time: 1744883131
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

WEST OF GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Time: 1744763360
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

west of the Galapagos Islands
Time: 1744763360
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)