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M4.7 Depth: 12.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near southeast of the Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-02 17:36:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 2, 2025 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 17:36:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.81520, 171.17580
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 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

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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