Earthquake 36 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu (4.8 mb) (2025-10-09 20:08:45 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 36 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu, at 2025-10-09 20:08:45 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 36 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rfvu
Nearest Places
- Matnavora / 22.1 km
- Erano / 22.1 km
- Naoné / 22.74 km
- Devil Rock / 22.74 km
- Baie de Naoné / 22.74 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 142.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 142.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)