Earthquake 183 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu (5.1 mww) (2025-05-09 15:17:29 UTC)

1746803849

-12.3737, 166.8435

237.25 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 183 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu, at 2025-05-09 15:17:29 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 183 km NNW 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 183 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu (5.1 mww) (2025-05-09 15:17:29 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.1

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000py8y

Nearest Places

Astrolabe Reefs / 69.96 km
Dean Passage / 72.2 km
Miller Point / 72.93 km
Boussole Reef / 73.02 km
Pallu Passage / 73.26 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1746825394
Depth: 2.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.4

BALI REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1746824535
Depth: 167.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

Bali Region, Indonesia
Time: 1746824535
Depth: 171.64 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.1

MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1746824320
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1746824108
Depth: 12.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.1

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
Time: 1746803849
Depth: 237.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.3

159 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
Time: 1745934562
Depth: 80.89 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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)