Earthquake 9 km NE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (4.7 mb) (2025-05-09 16:49:06 UTC)

1746809346

-17.6712, 168.3717

57.72 KM

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 9 km NE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at 2025-05-09 16:49:06 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 9 km NE of Port-Vila, 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 9 km NE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (4.7 mb) (2025-05-09 16:49:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pyal

Nearest Places

Montagne Matéra / 0.73 km
Source Nilapé / 1.33 km
Loukpat / 1.45 km
Éfaté Island / 2.53 km
Teouma River / 4.31 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

6 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA
Time: 1746849655
Depth: 16.76 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

10 km NNW of Willow, Alaska
Time: 1746849515
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.4

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1746849129
Depth: 66.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1746848740
Depth: 2.23 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1746848611
Depth: 30.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.7

VANUATU
Time: 1746809346
Depth: 57.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

VANUATU
Time: 1746701580
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

42 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Time: 1746287347
Depth: 35.09 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.0

VANUATU
Time: 1746287347
Depth: 35.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

VANUATU
Time: 1745171159
Depth: 43.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)