M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2025-11-30 12:18:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on November 30, 2025 at 12:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-30 12:18:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-56.18000, -143.90000

Temperature

0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Udintsev Transform

Distance: 33 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -5'700 m ·Undersea Features
Hollister Ridge

Distance: 354 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'000 m ·Undersea Features

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥410

Earlier events M≥55

Compared since2025-01-18

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32025-04-02 00:29:22 UTC135.5 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.42025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC50.2 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.42025-04-02 00:29:20 UTC131.7 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.32025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC59.4 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.12025-06-15 07:25:26 UTC18.5 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

598

Country (24h)

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