Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Penama · Penama
Country overviewVanuatu · Penama
M4.7 Earthquake near Penama (Vanuatu)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2026 at 05:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Penama (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (92.9 km)
Regional average: 92.9 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
Estimated impact
1
Felt reports · max reported intensity 2
Tectonic context
Located on the New Hebrides Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Pacific · about 133 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Vanuatu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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