Earthquake Macquarie Island region (6.8 mww) (2025-04-29 14:53:35 UTC)

1745938415

-54.3269, 155.6772

4.51 KM

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Macquarie Island region, at 2025-04-29 14:53:35 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 Macquarie Island region

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake Macquarie Island region (6.8 mww) (2025-04-29 14:53:35 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

6.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pvtr

Nearest Places

Double Point / 205.33 km
Aurora Point / 205.36 km
Cape Toutcher / 205.39 km
Rockhopper Bay / 205.59 km
Hell Bay / 205.65 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.3

15 km WSW of Toms Place, CA
Time: 1745968239
Depth: 4.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

28 km SW of Hope, Alaska
Time: 1745968106
Depth: 37.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

ROMANIA
Time: 1745967271
Depth: 68.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1745967245
Depth: 246.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745967161
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION
Time: 1745952990
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745952990
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.8

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745938419
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.8

MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION
Time: 1745938418
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

6.8

Macquarie Island region
Time: 1745938417
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)