Earthquake VANUATU (5.0 mw) (2025-01-15 07:32:23 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2025-01-15 07:32:23 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)
5.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250115_0000067
Nearest Places
- Nangisu Ni Varaw Point / 18.92 km
- Outanlang / 20.05 km
- Sighna / 20.11 km
- Laonmeten Bay / 20.45 km
- Moso Island / 20.51 km
Comment
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2.3
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 76.38 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 76.38 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.2
12 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
Flores Sea
Time:
Depth: 28.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.3
ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 49.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 49.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
3 km ENE of Marina del Rey, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.8
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 55.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 55.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.3
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.00 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
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)