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M4.8 Depth: 214.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Santa Cruz Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-02 22:57:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Santa Cruz Islands. At around 214 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
M4.8
Depth
214.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 22:57:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-12.44000, 166.87000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214 km
Intermediate
214 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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