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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 264 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia

UTC time: 2025-02-20 19:06:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2025 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 264 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 19:06:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.24490, 170.32960

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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: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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