Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
73 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
M4.2 Earthquake near 73 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
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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
ID
1270c6971fb7dfa9b4ad53d862b192c195471a60
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-11 13:15:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.41150,
167.71000
Depth profile
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
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Ambrym Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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