Earthquake 12 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu (4.4 mb) (2025-04-28 12:15:05 UTC)

1745842505

-13.8203, 167.4498

198.62 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu, at 2025-04-28 12:15:05 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 12 km WNW of Sola, 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 12 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu (4.4 mb) (2025-04-28 12:15:05 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pviz

Nearest Places

Towmarkon / 1.45 km
Vanua Lava / 2.33 km
Tomérévrir / 3.75 km
Mont Sourétamati / 4.05 km
Wensaoro / 5.48 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.6

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Time: 1746977919
Depth: 73.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

5 km E of Carbonado, Washington
Time: 1746977660
Depth: 0.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.0

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Time: 1746977454
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.2

28 km SSE of Livengood, Alaska
Time: 1746977309
Depth: 3.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.3

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Time: 1746794244
Depth: 629.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.3

72 km NE of Sola, Vanuatu
Time: 1746794244
Depth: 629.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.4

VANUATU
Time: 1745842505
Depth: 198.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.7

95 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
Time: 1745340933
Depth: 200.21 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.7

VANUATU
Time: 1745340933
Depth: 200.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)