M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena

UTC time: 2025-05-19 14:01:20 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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

Ascension

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

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

M5.02025-05-19 14:01:21 UTC3.1 kmASCENSION ISLAND REGION M5.02025-05-19 14:01:22 UTC7.3 kmAscension Island Region

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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