M4.5 Depth: 240.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 10:41:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on October 25, 2025 at 10:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 240 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

M4.5

Depth

240.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-25 10:41:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Torba

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-13.14820, 167.17310

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

240 km

240 km — deeper than 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

Motlav

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 259 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Tinakula

Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
Ambrym

Distance: 360 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu

Historic earthquake map · Vanuatu

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Vanuatu

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

739

Country (24h)