M5.8 Depth: 14.8 km

M5.8 Earthquake near West of Macquarie Island [Sea]

UTC time: 2025-11-29 22:47:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 29, 2025 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude M5.8 earthquake occurred near West of Macquarie Island [Sea]. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 22:47:53 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

ingv

Coordinates

-56.39770, 147.28000

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.62025-11-29 22:47:58 UTC28.3 kmWest of Macquarie Island

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8

Earlier events M≥415

Earlier events M≥513

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 11:22:05 UTC131.2 kmwest of Macquarie Island M6.22025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC130.1 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.22025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC132.2 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M6.22025-07-25 11:22:02 UTC131.3 kmwest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC38.7 kmWest of Macquarie Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

660

Country (24h)

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