M4.7 Depth: 254.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-06-22 10:26:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS on June 22, 2025 at 10:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 255 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
254.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-22 10:26:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.20110, 167.10200
Temperature
27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 254.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 254.9 km
Intermediate
254.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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