Earthquake VANUATU (6.2 mw) (2024-12-21 15:30:49 UTC)
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2024-12-21 15:30:49 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VANUATU
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241221_0000150
Nearest Places
- Eretoka Island / 6.88 km
- Paul Reef / 10.05 km
- Point Baffling / 10.21 km
- Palapa Creek / 10.94 km
- Fatlei Point / 10.98 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.7
4 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
21 km SSW of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
36 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
31 km ENE of Livengood, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.2
31 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time:
Depth: 67.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 67.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.2
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 67.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 67.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 60.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 60.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.5
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 55.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 55.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.4
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)