Earthquake VANUATU (5.3 m) (2024-12-30 05:48:59 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2024-12-30 05:48:59 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VANUATU
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (m)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241230_0000052
Nearest Places
- Laklupualor / 1.77 km
- Hilliard Channel / 1.79 km
- Kakola / 2.1 km
- Maotariu Point / 2.39 km
- Lelepa Landing / 2.41 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.6
45 km W of Tonsina, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
NORTHERN ITALY
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 29.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.6
36 km SE of Mina, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 5.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
8 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 89.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 89.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 55.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 55.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
6.2
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.2
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 67.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 67.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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)