Earthquake 159 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (5.3 mww) (2025-04-29 13:49:22 UTC)

1745934562

-12.9392, 166.4330

80.89 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 159 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu, at 2025-04-29 13:49:22 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 159 km NW of Sola, 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 159 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (5.3 mww) (2025-04-29 13:49:22 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pvtg

Nearest Places

Vewogr Point / 19.28 km
Ngwei Gakw Reef / 20.26 km
Tenetagaragtepia / 20.48 km
Yömetënye Bay / 23.45 km
Tōwōne / 23.45 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

6 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745969143
Depth: 0.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

15 km WSW of Toms Place, CA
Time: 1745968239
Depth: 4.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

28 km SW of Hope, Alaska
Time: 1745968106
Depth: 37.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time: 1745967846
Depth: 11.72 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.9

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1745967846
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.3

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1745934562
Depth: 80.90 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)

5.0

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1741197903
Depth: 118.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

174 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
Time: 1733417168
Depth: 256.64 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)