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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 190 km E of Sola, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-01-24 05:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 190 km E of Sola, Vanuatu on January 24, 2025 at 05:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-24 05:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.03400, 169.30610

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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