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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Southeast of Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-24 20:06:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Southeast of Loyalty Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 20:06:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.53000, 170.70000
Temperature
26.5°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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