Earthquake west of Macquarie Island (6.1 mww) (2025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC)
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck on west of Macquarie Island, at 2025-05-23 16:33:26 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 west of Macquarie Island
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)
6.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000q14k
Nearest Places
- Gambier Fracture Zone / 56.24 km
- Saint Vincent Fracture Zone / 276.25 km
- Tasman Fracture Zone / 304.54 km
- George V Fracture Zone / 532.71 km
- Hjort Trench / 622.21 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.8
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
37 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 77.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 77.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
27 km ENE of Crane, Texas
Time:
Depth: 9.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.8
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 31.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 31.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.1
WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)