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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2025-05-14 16:33:05 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE on May 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE · 2025-05-14 16:33:05 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE on May 14, 2025 at 16:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 16:33:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.74530, -140.80890
Temperature
6.4°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: 171 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -5'700 m ·Undersea Features
  • Hollister Ridge
    Distance: 311 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'000 m ·Undersea Features

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Global (24h)
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