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M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 48 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-02-23 03:32:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 48 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on February 23, 2025 at 03:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-23 03:32:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.39190, 168.02970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 127 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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