M4.6 Depth: 260.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 56 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-01-23 06:17:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2025 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 56 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 260 km. 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
M4.6
Depth
260.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-23 06:17:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.08420, 169.52030

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 260.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 260.4 km
Intermediate
260.4 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

  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 272 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu

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