M4.7 Depth: 260.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 24 km ENE of Isangel, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 18:12:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 24 km ENE of Isangel, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on October 3, 2025 at 18:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 261 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

260.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-03 18:12:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-19.41830, 169.47730

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

260.9 km

260.9 km — deeper than the regional average (111.2 km)

Regional average: 111.2 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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