Earthquake VANUATU (5.1 mw) (2025-09-17 12:02:38 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at 2025-09-17 12:02:38 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)
5.1
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250917_0000162
Nearest Places
- Potnimpil / 67.45 km
- Pointe Iarropoewi / 67.45 km
- Pointe Ountovin / 67.53 km
- Bouniakoup / 68.72 km
- Soulé / 68.88 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.6
8 km ENE of San Martin, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.6
29 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
9 km ENE of San Martin, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.5
17 km ESE of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 14.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
8 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 39.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 39.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.1
82 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu
Time:
Depth: 31.37 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 31.37 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)