M4.9 Depth: 208.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 19:59:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on May 18, 2025 at 19:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 208 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

208.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-18 19:59:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Torba

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-14.12000, 167.74000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

208 km

208 km — deeper than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 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

Gaua

Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 141 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 240 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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