Earthquake VANUATU (5.0 mb) (2025-05-03 15:49:07 UTC)

1746287347

-17.5155, 167.9858

35.10 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2025-05-03 15:49:07 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VANUATU

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake VANUATU (5.0 mb) (2025-05-03 15:49:07 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250503_0000258

Nearest Places

Eretoka Island / 22.5 km
Knapp Island / 23.86 km
Pointe Tamasé / 23.93 km
Apuma Rock / 24.15 km
Nangi Ni Utlaka Point / 24.23 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.2

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1746336567
Depth: 27.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.2

8 km WNW of Lakeland Village, CA
Time: 1746335660
Depth: 10.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1746335583
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.0

48 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time: 1746335506
Depth: 4.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

4 km NNE of Westmorland, CA
Time: 1746335468
Depth: 9.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

42 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time: 1746287347
Depth: 35.09 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.9

VANUATU
Time: 1745171159
Depth: 43.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

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

4.9

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

4.9

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