M4.9 Depth: 34.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 21 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 05:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 21 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu (Vanuatu). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

34.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 05:37:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Malampa

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-16.28940, 167.44140

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34.6 km

34.6 km — shallower than the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 130 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
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