M4.7 Depth: 188.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Malampa (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 03:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Malampa (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. 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

188.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 03:12:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Malampa

City

Malampa

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-16.15000, 167.91000

Temperature

30.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

188 km

188 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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