Earthquake VANUATU REGION (6.4 mw) (2025-09-08 21:47:50 UTC)
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU REGION, at 2025-09-08 21:47:50 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 REGION
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250908_0000424
Nearest Places
- Hunter Ridge / 98.34 km
- Colwyn Ridge / 113.06 km
- Ceva-i-Ra / 122.02 km
- Herald Ridge / 198.14 km
- Île Hunter / 226.27 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
SPAIN
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.5
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
45 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 15.15 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 15.15 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
3.2
NEVADA
Time:
Depth: 15.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.8
Vanuatu region
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.8
Vanuatu region
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.4
Vanuatu region
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)