M4.2 Depth: 249.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 11:48:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on October 26, 2025 at 11:48 UTC. At around 249 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

249.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 11:48:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.84640, 169.47610

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

249.4 km

249.4 km — deeper than the regional average (111.2 km)

Regional average: 111.2 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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