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M4.9 Depth: 214.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 21 km NE of Isangel, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-01-21 07:25:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2025 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 21 km NE of Isangel, Vanuatu. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
214.5 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 07:25:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.39870, 169.41610

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.5 km
Intermediate
214.5 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

  • Yasur
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 301 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu

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