M4.4 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu — December 22, 2025
2025-12-22 21:34:01 UTC (2025-12-22) · approx. 8:34 AM UTC+11 local
On December 22, 2025 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 37 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at a depth of 30.7 km and coordinates -17.8056°, 167.9699°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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167.9699°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Port-Vila, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 37 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on December 22, 2025 at 21:34 UTC had a depth of 30.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rpxx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 22, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu — December 22, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rpxx/