M5.3 Earthquake 222 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna — June 13, 2025
2025-06-13 06:28:32 UTC (2025-06-13) · approx. 6:28 PM UTC-12 local
On June 13, 2025 at 06:28 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 222 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna, at a depth of 365.8 km and coordinates -15.2932°, -176.2693°. This earthquake was detected by 69 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-176.2693°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 222 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna on June 13, 2025 at 06:28 UTC had a depth of 365.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -15.2932°, -176.2693°, which is 222 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qk1c). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 13, 2025). M5.3 Earthquake 222 km S of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna — June 13, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qk1c/