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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-11 18:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS on August 11, 2025 at 18:29 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 18:29:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.71700, 170.65100
Temperature
21.2°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

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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