Back to map
M4.4 Depth: 27.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 68 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-01-17 20:55:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2025 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 68 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2025-01-17 20:55:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.71250, 167.47190

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.8 km
Shallow
27.8 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

  • Ambrym
    Distance: 86 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 113 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae
    Distance: 152 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
655
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share