M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Balleny Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-09 05:16:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 9, 2025 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near Balleny Islands region. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-03-09 05:16:39 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-61.48130, 153.95980

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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥42

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-01-02 02:54:17 UTC131.7 kmBalleny Islands region M4.42025-01-07 08:48:25 UTC79.0 kmwest of Macquarie Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

688

Country (24h)

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