M4.7 Depth: 203.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 12:21:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on September 29, 2025 at 12:21 UTC. At around 203 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

203.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 12:21:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Torba

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-13.58000, 167.31000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

203 km

203 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

Suretamatai

Distance: 30 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 209 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 309 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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