M4.6 Depth: 91.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS (France)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 13:18:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS (France) on June 20, 2025 at 13:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. 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. France: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-20 13:18:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.32420, 171.52050

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

91 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)

Regional average: 5.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Matthew Island

Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
Hunter Island

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Gemini-Oscostar

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
Yasur

Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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