M5.6 Depth: 86.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near West of Macquarie Island

UTC time: 2025-11-29 22:47:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near West of Macquarie Island on November 29, 2025 at 22:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.6

Depth

86.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 22:47:58 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-56.65000, 147.34000

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

86 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.5 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USPM5.510.0 km27.9 km

GFZM5.686.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6

Earlier events M≥48

Earlier events M≥56

Compared since2025-03-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC10.5 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC20.8 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M5.92025-04-27 09:22:47 UTC50.4 kmwest of Macquarie Island M5.82025-11-29 22:47:53 UTC28.3 kmWest of Macquarie Island [Sea] M5.82025-11-29 22:47:50 UTC12.3 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

651

Country (24h)

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