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M4.6 Depth: 124.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 57 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-02-20 17:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2025 at 17:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 57 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
124.9 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 17:30:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.64230, 167.70460

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.9 km
Intermediate
124.9 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

  • Ambae
    Distance: 31 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 81 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu

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