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M4.8 Depth: 185.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 15:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 186 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
185.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 15:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Sanma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.42790, 167.06670
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185.6 km
Intermediate
185.6 km
185.6 km — deeper than the regional average (113.4 km)
Regional average: 113.4 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

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    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 82 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae
    Distance: 135 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 232 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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