Earthquake 159 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (4.9 mb) (2025-07-17 00:36:33 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 159 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at 2025-07-17 00:36:33 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 159 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qd3x
Nearest Places
- New Hebrides Trench / 118.48 km
- Pointe Ountovin / 146.48 km
- Soulé / 146.7 km
- Pointe Matiwo / 146.7 km
- Bonkilsip / 146.93 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
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