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M4.9 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near VANUATU

UTC time: 2026-03-31 10:03:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU on March 31, 2026 at 10:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 10:03:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.28590, 167.63350
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ambrym
    Distance: 52 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae
    Distance: 102 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu

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