Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1475094 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-10-09 00:27:07 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-10-08 13:27:07 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-10-09 00:51:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 27.756 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 | Tafea |
| Nearest settlement | Isangel |
| Distance | 56 km |
| Course | WNW |
| 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.