Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 45.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malampa
Country overviewVanuatu
M4.9 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)
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About this earthquake
On August 27, 2025 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 45 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 EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
45 km
45 km — shallower than the regional average (92.2 km)
Regional average: 92.2 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Norsup Airport40.1 kmStraight-line distance
Vanuatu · NUS · NVSP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Vanuatu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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