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M4.9 Depth: 125.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southeast of Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2025-06-20 13:18:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southeast of Loyalty Islands on June 20, 2025 at 13:18 UTC. At around 125 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
125.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-20 13:18:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.33000, 171.60000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 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: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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