Earthquake 229 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta (5.1 mww) (2025-09-15 09:55:12 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 229 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta, at 2025-09-15 09:55:12 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 229 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mww)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qw9u
Nearest Places
- Epicharmos Seamount / 24.72 km
- Medina Escarpment / 50.25 km
- Heron Valley / 70.16 km
- Melita Valley / 95.97 km
- Medina Bank / 119.38 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.6
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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Depth: 53.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 53.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
30 km ESE of Minto, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 13.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
24 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 63.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 63.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.6
10 km SE of Winchester, CA
Time:
Depth: 12.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
Time:
Depth: -0.25 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.25 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.1
CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)