Earthquake 279 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (5.7 mb) (2025-05-02 13:09:40 UTC)
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 279 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-05-02 13:09:40 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 279 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina
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 (mb)
5.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pwkz
Nearest Places
- Tierra del Fuego Spur / 13.74 km
- Islote Ester / 122.15 km
- Isla Gonzalo / 122.81 km
- Isla Bartolomé / 124.27 km
- Islote Pontevedra / 124.92 km
Comment
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2.2
WESTERN TURKEY
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Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.5
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Depth: 1.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
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Time:
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
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Depth: 98.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 98.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.3
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.1
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)