Earthquake 42 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (5.0 mb) (2025-05-03 15:49:07 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 42 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at 2025-05-03 15:49:07 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 42 km NW 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_us7000pwx4
Nearest Places
- Eretoka Island / 22.5 km
- Knapp Island / 23.86 km
- Pointe Tamasé / 23.93 km
- Apuma Rock / 24.15 km
- Nangi Ni Utlaka Point / 24.23 km
Comment
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Depth: 43.20 km
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Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 43.24 km
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Depth: 33.81 km
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Depth: 33.81 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)