Earthquake 31 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (5.2 mww) (2024-12-18 17:53:26 UTC)

1734544406

-17.6391, 168.0346

67.24 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 31 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at 2024-12-18 17:53:26 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 31 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 31 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (5.2 mww) (2024-12-18 17:53:26 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000nzux

Nearest Places

Eretoka Island / 12.62 km
Paul Reef / 15.19 km
Vatmanaure Point / 15.36 km
Pointe Toukoutouk / 15.41 km
Afai / 15.5 km

Comment

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Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

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Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

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Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

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Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.5

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Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.4

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)