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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Balleny Islands region

UTC time: 2025-07-17 16:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2025 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Balleny Islands region. 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 16:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-62.70650, 167.00990
Temperature
1.5°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Young Island
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'340 m ·Antarctica
  • Buckle Island
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Last eruption: 1899 ·Antarctica

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