Earthquake 70 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (5.0 mb) (2025-09-27 07:17:14 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 70 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at 2025-09-27 07:17:14 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 70 km WNW of Port-Vila, 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 (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rdak
Nearest Places
- Eretoka Island / 51.07 km
- Vatmanaure Point / 53.85 km
- Pointe Toukoutouk / 53.87 km
- Paul Reef / 54.01 km
- Afai / 54.19 km
Comment
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Depth: 6.80 km
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Depth: 82.20 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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