Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1379439 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-06-01 03:48:06 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-31 16:48:06 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-06-01 04:07:57 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Pacific Ocean - West |
|---|---|
| Country | Vanuatu |
| Administration area | Sanma |
| Nearest settlement | Port-Olry |
| Distance | 105 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Coral Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.