M6.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.1 Earthquake near West of Macquarie Island

UTC time: 2025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.1 earthquake was recorded near West of Macquarie Island on May 23, 2025 at 16:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M6.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-56.74000, 147.39000

Temperature

2.8°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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM4.5

M4.52025-06-14 18:36:46 UTC29.8 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥43

Earlier events M≥52

Compared since2025-03-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC28.6 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M5.92025-04-27 09:22:47 UTC60.4 kmwest of Macquarie Island M4.52025-03-04 03:20:13 UTC61.1 kmwest of Macquarie Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

661

Country (24h)

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