M4.7 Depth: 251.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Shefa (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 00:27:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Shefa (Vanuatu) on January 7, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

251.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 00:27:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Shefa

City

Shefa

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.11000, 168.80000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

251 km

251 km — deeper than the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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