Earthquake 280 km E of Vao, New Caledonia (4.8 mb) (2025-09-18 06:41:28 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 280 km E of Vao, New Caledonia, at 2025-09-18 06:41:28 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 280 km E of Vao, New Caledonia
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)
4.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qwvz
Nearest Places
- South New Hebrides Trench / 74.4 km
- New Hebrides Trench / 74.4 km
- Île Walpole / 139.53 km
- Île Matthew / 149.72 km
- Durand Reef / 200.38 km
Comment
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Depth: 5.02 km
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Depth: 5.02 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.1
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
-0.3
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Depth: 6.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.4
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Depth: 8.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)