M4.7 Depth: 71.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 197 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-12-09 11:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 197 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu. At around 71 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

71.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 11:25:38 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-12.46810, 166.43290

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71.3 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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