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M4.7 Depth: 73.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Santa Cruz Islands

UTC time: 2025-11-05 17:48:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Santa Cruz Islands on November 5, 2025 at 17:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
73.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-05 17:48:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-11.54700, 166.25800
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73 km
Intermediate
73 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

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    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
  • Motlav
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 283 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae
    Distance: 460 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

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