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M4.7 Depth: 174.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 295 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-09-12 08:58:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 295 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 175 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
174.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 08:58:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.77980, 170.83230
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 174.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 174.9 km
Intermediate
174.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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