Earthquake VANUATU (5.6 mw) (2025-01-01 04:39:17 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2025-01-01 04:39:17 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
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 (mw)
5.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250101_0000042
Nearest Places
- Récif Intao / 82.24 km
- Neizouma / 83.79 km
- Anavinyangas / 83.79 km
- Anatom Airport / 84.11 km
- Inyeuc Island / 84.2 km
Comment
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