Update: Earthquake measuring 5.7 strikes area close to Macquarie Island on June 20

Published Jul 10, 2026

A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred near Macquarie Island at midday on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 01:46 UTC (11:46 local time). The epicenter was west of Macquarie Island, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey