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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 10:07:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 10:07:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Penama
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.35650, 168.16700
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (113.4 km)
Regional average: 113.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ambae
    Distance: 36 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 99 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu

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