Earthquake VANUATU
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:27:51 GMT
Time1 day ago
Location
-17.1237, 168.6855
Depth
249.3 KM
Event Summary
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on VANUATU, at Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:27:51 GMT. Depth: 249.3km. Reviewed by NEIC seismologists, this light quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
4.9
mb

Source
NEIC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEICPrimary | 4.9 | 249 km | 1 day ago |
| USGS | 4.9 | 249 km | 1 day ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_20260107_0000007
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- Rochers Amora12.4 km
- Tongariki14.0 km
- Tafia14.0 km
- Likalia14.0 km
- Leïwoma14.0 km
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