Back to map
M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 73 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-02-11 13:15:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 73 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on February 11, 2025 at 13:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-11 13:15:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.41150, 167.71000

Map

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

  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 108 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 136 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
650
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share