M4.7 Depth: 127.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 10:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 10:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Sanma (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 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

M4.7

Depth

127.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 10:43:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Sanma

City

Sanma

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-15.20600, 167.41400

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

127.9 km

127.9 km — close to 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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Ambrym

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Suretamatai

Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

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