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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-29 05:45:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS REGION on May 29, 2025 at 05:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 05:45:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.17000, 38.14110
Temperature
10.2°C

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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

  • Prince Edward Island
    Distance: 274 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 672 m ·South Africa
  • Marion Island
    Distance: 305 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 1'230 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·South Africa

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