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M4.9 Depth: 114.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 264 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-04-06 06:29:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2025 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 264 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu. At around 114 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
114.4 km
UTC time
2025-04-06 06:29:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.64240, 170.48790

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114.4 km
Intermediate
114.4 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

  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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