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M4.6 Depth: 122.3 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-08 02:24:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS (France). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
122.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 02:24:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.34460, 171.52360
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.3 km
Intermediate
122.3 km
122.3 km — deeper than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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