M4.7 Depth: 250.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 22:10:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on November 2, 2025 at 22:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 250 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

250.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-02 22:10:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-19.89000, 169.68000

Temperature

26.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

250 km

250 km — deeper than the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 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

Yasur

Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Gemini-Oscostar

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
Nguna-Emau

Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Matthew Island

Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 361 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu

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