M4.8 Depth: 142.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 36 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 20:08:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 36 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on October 9, 2025 at 20:08 UTC. At around 143 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

142.6 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 20:08:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Penama

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-15.37210, 167.47050

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

142.6 km

142.6 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

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