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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near southeast of the Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-27 00:53:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near southeast of the Loyalty Islands on January 27, 2025 at 00:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-27 00:53:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.55750, 172.28810

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

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