M4.9 Depth: 126.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 09:21:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2025 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

126.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-27 09:21:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Penama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.39840, 167.47810

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

126 km

126 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ambae

Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

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Gaua

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 178 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu

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