M4.5 Depth: 224.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 54 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 12:21:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 54 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on September 29, 2025 at 12:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 225 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

224.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 12:21:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Torba

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-13.55610, 167.17220

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

224.9 km

224.9 km — deeper than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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