M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2025-08-03 02:26:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 02:26:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-55.50580, -127.75680

Temperature

4.4°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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours6

First 24 hours6

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM6.4

M5.92025-08-03 02:26:19 UTC25.2 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:10 UTC59.0 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.52025-08-03 04:57:10 UTC131.7 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:11 UTC68.6 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M6.02025-08-03 04:57:12 UTC60.2 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:31 UTC59.1 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.22025-08-06 17:32:59 UTC68.0 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

668

Country (24h)

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