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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Balleny Islands Region

UTC time: 2025-07-17 16:04:20 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Balleny Islands Region on Jul 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Balleny Islands Region · 2025-07-17 16:04:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Balleny Islands Region on July 17, 2025 at 16:04 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 16:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-62.68000, 167.14000
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Young Island
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'340 m ·Antarctica
  • Buckle Island
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Last eruption: 1899 ·Antarctica

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-02-17

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

Strongest earlier events

M4.62025-02-17 12:05:57 UTC92.0 kmBalleny Islands region

Stats (last 24h)

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