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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION

UTC time: 2025-07-12 11:31:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION on July 12, 2025 at 11:31 UTC. 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 11:31:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-54.58890, 157.08410
Temperature
4.2°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

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