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M4.6 Depth: 145.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 05:34:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 145 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
145.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 05:34:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Sanma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.09280, 167.42970
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: 55 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 144 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 148 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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