M4.7 Depth: 249.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 06:20:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

249.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-31 06:20:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-18.82000, 169.31000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

249 km

249 km — deeper than the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 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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Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
Yasur

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Nguna-Emau

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 236 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
Gemini-Oscostar

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu

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