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M6.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.2 Earthquake near West of Macquarie Island

UTC time: 2025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC Local time: —
M6.2 earthquake near West of Macquarie Island on Jul 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M6.2 Earthquake near West of Macquarie Island · 2025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 11:22 UTC, a magnitude M6.2 earthquake occurred near West of Macquarie Island. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

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

Details

Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-55.35000, 146.35000
Temperature
1.8°C

Map

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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-03-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-07-25 11:22:02 UTC8.2 kmwest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC167.5 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC146.9 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M5.92025-04-27 09:22:47 UTC112.8 kmwest of Macquarie Island M4.52025-06-14 18:36:46 UTC197.1 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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