Earthquake 256 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.7 mb) (2025-05-02 16:43:47 UTC)

1746204227

-56.9980, -67.0382

10.00 KM

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 256 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-05-02 16:43:47 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 256 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 256 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.7 mb) (2025-05-02 16:43:47 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pwp6

Nearest Places

Tierra del Fuego Spur / 31.92 km
Islote Montesi / 113.94 km
Roca Bascuñan / 114.11 km
Cape Horn / 114.23 km
Islote Ester / 114.26 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.8

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1746320941
Depth: 0.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.4

LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1746320492
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time: 1746320226
Depth: 100.16 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.4

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1746319987
Depth: 90.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi
Time: 1746319987
Depth: 90.31 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.3

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746319948
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746319842
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746319407
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746318794
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746316898
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)