Earthquake 288 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (6.4 mww) (2025-05-02 17:59:08 UTC)
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 288 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-05-02 17:59:08 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 288 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mww)
6.4
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pwpu
Nearest Places
- Tierra del Fuego Spur / 7.37 km
- Islote Ester / 131.43 km
- Isla Gonzalo / 132.07 km
- Isla Bartolomé / 133.54 km
- Islote Pontevedra / 134.21 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.1
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.60 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)
3.4
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
SPAIN
Time:
Depth: 10.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 100.16 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 100.16 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.3
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
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)