Earthquake VANUATU (5.1 m) (2025-05-18 19:59:06 UTC)

1747598346

-14.1755, 167.4039

186.00 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2025-05-18 19:59:06 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

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 (5.1 m) (2025-05-18 19:59:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

5.1

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250518_0000227

Nearest Places

Pointe Vatlis / 4.78 km
Mésabolo / 5.57 km
Velvel Point / 5.67 km
Matenta / 6.58 km
Matanva / 6.58 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.5

Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi
Time: 1747621758
Depth: 133.66 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.5

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1747621758
Depth: 134.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747621735
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

West Papua, Indonesia
Time: 1747621735
Depth: 7.34 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.1

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747621522
Depth: 12.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.7

35 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu
Time: 1747598346
Depth: 191.34 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.4

12 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu
Time: 1745842505
Depth: 198.62 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.4

VANUATU
Time: 1745842505
Depth: 198.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

VANUATU
Time: 1745162106
Depth: 197.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.7

VANUATU
Time: 1742647904
Depth: 118.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)