M4.4 Depth: 216.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 16:31:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 9, 2025 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 216 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

216.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-09 16:31:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-18.59000, 169.02000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

216 km

216 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

Traitor's Head

Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
Yasur

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Nguna-Emau

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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