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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on Sep 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge · 2025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on September 12, 2025 at 23:12 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 23:12:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.26370, -142.95120
Temperature
0.3°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

  • Udintsev Transform
    Distance: 29 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -5'700 m ·Undersea Features
  • Hollister Ridge
    Distance: 320 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'000 m ·Undersea Features

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥54
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 UTC92.6 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.42025-04-02 00:29:20 UTC113.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.22025-05-14 16:33:05 UTC141.9 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M5.12025-06-15 07:25:26 UTC41.0 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M4.92025-02-25 21:55:04 UTC109.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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