Magnitude
M5.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena
M5.0 Earthquake near 172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2025 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
96b93184630256a6320ea7b632125725e68ea64b
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 14:01:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.15080,
-13.06160
Temperature
26.6°C
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
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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