M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 62 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-06-02 07:25:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 62 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 07:25:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.22590, 168.02140
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
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