M4.7 Depth: 245.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 185 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-06-22 10:26:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 185 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on June 22, 2025 at 10:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
245.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-22 10:26:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-12.25220, 167.13560
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 245.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 245.8 km
Intermediate
245.8 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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