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M4.6 Depth: 125.6 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 163 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-10-14 15:42:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 163 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu on October 14, 2025 at 15:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
125.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 15:42:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-12.75020, 166.57760
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.6 km
Intermediate
125.6 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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    Distance: 152 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
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    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
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    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
  • Ambae
    Distance: 323 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 423 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu

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