M4.6 Depth: 112.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near southeast of the Loyalty Islands (France)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 13:18:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near southeast of the Loyalty Islands (France) on June 20, 2025 at 13:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

112.4 km

UTC time

2025-06-20 13:18:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.28660, 171.53880

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112.4 km

112.4 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)

Regional average: 5.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Matthew Island

Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
Hunter Island

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
Gemini-Oscostar

Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
Yasur

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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