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M4.6 Depth: 119.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 13:01:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on May 24, 2025 at 13:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 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
M4.6
Depth
119.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 13:01:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Sanma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.04420, 167.29610
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.7 km
Intermediate
119.7 km
119.7 km — close to the regional average (113.4 km)
Regional average: 113.4 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: 69 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 140 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 160 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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