Earthquake southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (4.8 mb) (2025-05-01 18:15:05 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at 2025-05-01 18:15:05 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 southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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_us7000pwei
Nearest Places
- South Atlantic Ocean / 171.6 km
- Seal Beach / 615.42 km
- Elephant Beach / 616.48 km
- West Point / 617.92 km
- Baltic Bay / 618.07 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.3
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.5
17 km WSW of Toms Place, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 7.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
13 km ESE of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.7
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.8
SOUTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)