M5.0 Earthquake near South Atlantic Ocean — May 3, 2025
2025-05-03 02:36:44 UTC (2025-05-03) · approx. 11:36 PM UTC-3 local
On May 3, 2025 at 02:36 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck near South Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -54.3373°, -48.7448°. This earthquake was detected by 47 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-48.7448°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near South Atlantic Ocean?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck near South Atlantic Ocean on May 3, 2025 at 02:36 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 -54.3373°, -48.7448°, which is near South Atlantic Ocean.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pwti). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 3, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake near South Atlantic Ocean — May 3, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pwti/