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M4.9 Depth: 205.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 173 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-12-02 22:57:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 173 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on December 2, 2025 at 22:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
205.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 22:57:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-12.43540, 166.91800
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205 km
Intermediate
205 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

  • Motlav
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 163 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Tinakula
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands
  • Ambae
    Distance: 343 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 443 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu

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