M4.8 Depth: 123.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Penama (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 20:02:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Penama (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

123.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-10 20:02:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Penama

City

Penama

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-15.53000, 167.74000

Temperature

26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

123 km

123 km — close to the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 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

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Ambrym

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Lopevi

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 167 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu

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