M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 13:25:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 13:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 13:25:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Sanma

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-14.76000, 166.68000

Temperature

30.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Gaua

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 137 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 142 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 226 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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