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M4.5 Depth: 28.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 58 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-02-10 04:24:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2025 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 58 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
28.5 km
UTC time
2025-02-10 04:24:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.47310, 167.83840

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.5 km
Shallow
28.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 102 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 139 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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