M4.8 Depth: 255.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tafea (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 17:12:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Tafea (Vanuatu). At around 255 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

255.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 17:12:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Tafea

City

Tafea

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-18.82000, 169.40000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

255 km

255 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

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