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M4.8 Depth: 117.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 33 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-03-10 04:50:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 33 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu on March 10, 2025 at 04:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
117.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 04:50:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.43780, 167.46110

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117 km
Intermediate
117 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ambae
    Distance: 40 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 182 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu

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