M4.4 Depth: 116.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Penama (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 00:27:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Penama (Vanuatu) on April 13, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

116.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-13 00:27:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Penama

City

Penama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.19770, 167.52380

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

116.5 km

116.5 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

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