Earthquake Vanuatu region (6.4 mww) (2025-09-08 21:47:48 UTC)
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck on Vanuatu region, at 2025-09-08 21:47:48 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 Vanuatu region
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mww)
6.4
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000quvp
Nearest Places
- Hunter Ridge / 96.15 km
- Colwyn Ridge / 116.05 km
- Ceva-i-Ra / 120.9 km
- Herald Ridge / 204.03 km
- Lateiki / 230.98 km
Comment
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Depth: 11.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
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Depth: 9.60 km
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Depth: 9.60 km
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1.4
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Depth: 5.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
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Depth: 3.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.4
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Depth: 10.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Vanuatu region
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.4
VANUATU REGION
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
6.8
Vanuatu region
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)