M6.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.2 Earthquake near west of Macquarie Island

UTC time: 2025-07-25 11:22:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.2 earthquake was recorded near west of Macquarie Island on July 25, 2025 at 11:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M6.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-25 11:22:02 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-55.31060, 146.45900

Temperature

1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours6

First 24 hours6

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM6.2

M6.22025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC8.2 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.22025-07-25 11:22:03 UTC12.0 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M6.22025-07-25 11:22:05 UTC0.0 kmwest of Macquarie Island M5.72025-07-25 12:45:55 UTC5.5 kmwest of Macquarie Island M5.72025-07-25 12:45:56 UTC11.0 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M5.72025-07-25 12:46:00 UTC5.5 kmwest of Macquarie Island

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥45

Earlier events M≥53

Compared since2025-03-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC169.1 kmWest of Macquarie Island M6.12025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC147.5 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M5.92025-04-27 09:22:47 UTC113.0 kmwest of Macquarie Island M4.52025-06-14 18:36:46 UTC198.8 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND M4.52025-03-04 03:20:13 UTC226.4 kmwest of Macquarie Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

648

Country (24h)

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