M4.7 earthquake - Macquarie Island region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Macquarie Island region on 29 Jul 2025, 05:13 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.