M4.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 08:08:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on August 6, 2025 at 08:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 08:08:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Shefa

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-18.20000, 168.61000

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 km — shallower than the regional average (111.2 km)

Regional average: 111.2 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

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