Earthquake west of Macquarie Island (5.9 mww) (2025-04-27 09:22:42 UTC)
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on west of Macquarie Island, at 2025-04-27 09:22:42 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 Macquarie Island
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)
5.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pvd8
Nearest Places
- Gambier Fracture Zone / 89.84 km
- Saint Vincent Fracture Zone / 248.6 km
- Tasman Fracture Zone / 337.13 km
- George V Fracture Zone / 504.48 km
- Hjort Trench / 644.68 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.0
2 km SE of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
94 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 13.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
28 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
JAVA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.6
WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.9
WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.5
WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
Time:
Depth: 16.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)