Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Sanma · Lambu
Country overviewVanuatu · Sanma
M4.9 Earthquake near Lambu, Sanma (Vanuatu)
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About this earthquake
On February 22, 2026 at 01:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Lambu, Sanma (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (93.6 km)
Regional average: 93.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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