Earthquake 35 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (4.9 mww) (2025-04-20 17:45:59 UTC)

1745171159

-17.5635, 168.0266

43.24 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 35 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at 2025-04-20 17:45:59 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 35 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 35 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (4.9 mww) (2025-04-20 17:45:59 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q7eu

Nearest Places

Eretoka Island / 15.89 km
Knapp Island / 18.02 km
Pointe Tamasé / 18.08 km
Apuma Rock / 18.54 km
Sukulukul / 18.6 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.8

50 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska
Time: 1745176913
Depth: 19.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

3 km N of Big Bear City, CA
Time: 1745176762
Depth: 8.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

3 km W of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745176760
Depth: 2.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

51 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska
Time: 1745176298
Depth: 22.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time: 1745175990
Depth: 118.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.9

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

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)

5.3

59 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time: 1739146563
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.8

VANUATU
Time: 1739146186
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)