Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 91.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS
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M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS (France)
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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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
2b3b5aea7dbf9d89fbd85196b901af569bd98afa
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
91.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-20 13:18:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.32420,
171.52050
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
91 km
91 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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