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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near VANUATU REGION

UTC time: 2025-07-17 00:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2025 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near VANUATU REGION. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 00:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.00410, 167.59820
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 261 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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