Earthquake 252 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.6 mb) (2025-05-03 11:54:42 UTC)

1746273282

-57.0756, -68.4964

10.00 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 252 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-05-03 11:54:42 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 252 km S 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 252 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.6 mb) (2025-05-03 11:54:42 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pwvl

Nearest Places

Isla Gonzalo / 62.88 km
Islote Ester / 62.92 km
Isla Bartolomé / 64.49 km
Islote Pontevedra / 65.45 km
Islas Diego Ramírez / 67.32 km

Comment

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 5.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

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4.0

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Depth: 142.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.6

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Time: 1746313358
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746313067
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746310066
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746308227
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746307542
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)