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M5.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near west of Macquarie Island

UTC time: 2025-07-25 12:45:55 UTC Local time: —
M5.7 earthquake near west of Macquarie Island on Jul 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near west of Macquarie Island · 2025-07-25 12:45:55 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 12:45 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near west of Macquarie Island. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 12:45:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-55.27520, 146.51980
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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≥46
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2025-04-27

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-07-25 11:22:05 UTC5.5 kmwest of Macquarie Island M6.22025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC13.6 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.22025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC17.2 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M6.22025-07-25 11:22:02 UTC5.5 kmwest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC149.4 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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