M4.6 Depth: 198.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 04:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on May 30, 2025 at 04:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

198.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 04:01:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Sanma

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.43360, 167.36960

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

198.1 km

198.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 71 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 117 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 217 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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