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M4.7 Depth: 205.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 66 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-02-03 05:06:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2025 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 66 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 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
M4.7
Depth
205.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-03 05:06:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.53110, 167.78200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205 km
Intermediate
205 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

  • Ambae
    Distance: 17 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu

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