Earthquake 272 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.8 mb) (2025-08-22 17:31:22 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 272 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-08-22 17:31:22 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 272 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina
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
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000r36r
Nearest Places
- Tierra del Fuego Spur / 19.06 km
- Islote Ester / 116.3 km
- Isla Gonzalo / 116.99 km
- Isla Bartolomé / 118.42 km
- Islote Pontevedra / 119.05 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.0
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 16.12 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.12 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.3
26 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 44.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 44.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
ASSAM, INDIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.3
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.9
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)