Earthquake southern East Pacific Rise (6.0 mww) (2025-05-05 03:55:40 UTC)
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on southern East Pacific Rise, at 2025-05-05 03:55:40 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 southern East Pacific Rise
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)
6.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000px6v
Nearest Places
- Challenger Fracture Zone / 274.65 km
- Panov Seamount / 737.16 km
- Ferris Seamount / 824.93 km
- Markov Guyot / 837.63 km
- Cabo Sur / 918.11 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
4.3
TAIWAN
Time:
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
5 km S of Ocotillo, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
55 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Time:
Depth: 4.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
WESTERN TEXAS
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.7
TAIWAN REGION
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
southern East Pacific Rise
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.0
SOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)