M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 11:29:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 11:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 35 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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Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 11:29:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Sanma

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.44130, 166.78490

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Suretamatai

Distance: 103 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

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Ambae

Distance: 154 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 247 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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