M4.9 Depth: 113.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 32 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 09:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 32 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on May 27, 2025 at 09:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

113.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-27 09:21:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Sanma

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-15.36640, 167.41840

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113.3 km

113.3 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

Ambae

Distance: 45 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 124 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 174 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu

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