M4.0 Depth: 182.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 99 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-03-10 04:38:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 99 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on March 10, 2025 at 04:38 UTC. At around 182 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

182.1 km

UTC time

2025-03-10 04:38:23 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-13.11360, 167.06200

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

182.1 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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Ambrym

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