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M4.8 Depth: 145.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 05:34:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on August 8, 2025 at 05:34 UTC. At around 145 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
145.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 05:34:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Sanma
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.12000, 167.44000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 145 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 145 km
Intermediate
145 km
145 km — deeper than 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: 52 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 145 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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