M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2025-08-06 17:32:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 17:32:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-55.12000, -128.59000

Temperature

-0.1°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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7

Earlier events M≥48

Earlier events M≥57

Compared since2025-03-30

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-08-03 04:57:31 UTC14.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.42025-08-03 04:57:11 UTC20.1 kmPACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M6.42025-08-03 04:57:10 UTC14.3 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M6.02025-08-03 04:57:12 UTC30.7 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge M5.92025-08-03 02:26:19 UTC92.0 kmPacific-Antarctic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

666

Country (24h)

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