M5.1 Earthquake in the Macquarie Island region — July 29, 2025
2025-07-29 23:56:30 UTC (2025-07-29) · approx. 10:56 AM UTC+11 local
On July 29, 2025 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Macquarie Island region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -57.7617°, 157.6870°. This earthquake was detected by 35 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
157.6870°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Macquarie Island region?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck in the Macquarie Island region on July 29, 2025 at 23:56 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -57.7617°, 157.6870°, which is in the Macquarie Island region.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qw6i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 29, 2025). M5.1 Earthquake in the Macquarie Island region — July 29, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qw6i/