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M4.9 Depth: 161.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-06 08:19:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 08:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Vanuatu Islands. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
161.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 08:19:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.17000, 167.74000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 161 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 161 km
Intermediate
161 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: 26 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 127 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu

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