M4.7 Depth: 192.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 56 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 22:39:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 56 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on November 19, 2025 at 22:39 UTC. At around 192 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

M4.7

Depth

192.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 22:39:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Penama

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-15.78850, 167.83910

Temperature

31.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

192.1 km

192.1 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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