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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 109 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-02-12 01:07:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 109 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on February 12, 2025 at 01:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-12 01:07:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.45440, 167.32370

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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
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: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 158 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae
    Distance: 236 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

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