Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Macquarie Island region, Southern Ocean
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Macquarie Island region at 16:15 UTC on July 26, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Epicenter of the M6.2 earthquake in the Macquarie Island region on July 26, 2025. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 1 424 km (885 miles) SW of Bluff, New Zealand.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.
This is the second M6+ earthquake in this region after M6.2 at 11:22 UTC on July 25.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.2 Macquarie Island region – USGS – July 26, 2025
2 M6.2 Macquarie Island region – EMSC – July 26, 2025
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