Earthquake VANUATU (4.9 mw) (2025-04-20 17:45:59 UTC)

1745171159

-17.5635, 168.0266

43.20 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2025-04-20 17:45:59 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
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake VANUATU (4.9 mw) (2025-04-20 17:45:59 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250420_0000203

Nearest Places

Eretoka Island / 15.89 km
Knapp Island / 18.02 km
Pointe Tamasé / 18.08 km
Apuma Rock / 18.54 km
Sukulukul / 18.6 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

12 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745178712
Depth: 2.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Time: 1745178224
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1745178167
Depth: 10.59 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

11 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745177700
Depth: 4.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2 km ENE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745177124
Depth: 1.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

35 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time: 1745171159
Depth: 43.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

22 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time: 1743688693
Depth: 33.81 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

VANUATU
Time: 1743688690
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

59 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time: 1739146563
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

VANUATU
Time: 1739146186
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)