Earthquake 278 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.8 mb) (2025-05-08 00:36:15 UTC)

1746664575

-57.2524, -67.3141

10.00 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 278 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina, at 2025-05-08 00:36:15 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 278 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 278 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina (4.8 mb) (2025-05-08 00:36:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pxuz

Nearest Places

Tierra del Fuego Spur / 21.62 km
Islote Ester / 117.01 km
Isla Gonzalo / 117.61 km
Isla Bartolomé / 119.11 km
Islote Pontevedra / 119.8 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1746717919
Depth: -0.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

2 km E of Union City, CA
Time: 1746717533
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

5 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1746717525
Depth: 3.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1746717462
Depth: 139.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

1 km E of Union City, CA
Time: 1746717438
Depth: 9.76 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.3

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746714397
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746689772
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

273 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina
Time: 1746689772
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.3

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746664578
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746528658
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)