M4.8 Depth: 91.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mangaliliu, Shefa Province

UTC time: 2025-01-01 04:37:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2025 at 04:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Mangaliliu, Shefa Province. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2025-01-01 04:37:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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State

Shefa Province

City

Mangaliliu

Village

Mangaliliu

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.64100, 168.17210

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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