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M5.6 Depth: 33.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-08-22 12:55:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (-22.577, 172.47) on August 22, 2025 at 12:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 12:55:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
-22.57700, 172.47000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mont-Dore607.8 kmW24'680

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥422
Earlier events M≥58
Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-07-05 19:47:30 UTC55.6 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M5.52025-02-03 13:02:17 UTC114.3 kmsoutheast of the Loyalty Islands M5.42025-07-18 11:27:36 UTC84.4 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M5.32025-07-18 11:27:35 UTC72.6 kmSOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS M5.32025-07-18 11:27:33 UTC61.6 kmsoutheast of the Loyalty Islands

Stats (last 24h)

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