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M4.9 Depth: 110.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 223 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2026-01-14 23:38:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 223 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu on January 14, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
110.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 23:38:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.36040, 170.22120
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.9 km
Intermediate
110.9 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

  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu

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