M4.8 Depth: 95.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 17:16:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS (Vanuatu) on August 30, 2025 at 17:16 UTC. At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-30 17:16:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Torba

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-12.98360, 166.53970

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 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

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