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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 58 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-04-15 01:36:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 58 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on April 15, 2025 at 01:36 UTC. 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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-15 01:36:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.21620, 168.07900

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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: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 161 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

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