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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near VANUATU

UTC time: 2025-09-27 07:17:14 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near VANUATU on Sep 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near VANUATU · 2025-09-27 07:17:14 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 27, 2025 at 07:17 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near VANUATU. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-27 07:17:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.53640, 167.68410
Temperature
25.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Port Vila70.3 kmE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 150 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#19
Earlier events M≥483
Earlier events M≥530
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-11 11:22:21 UTC66.6 kmVANUATU M5.92025-02-10 00:09:43 UTC12.7 km65 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.92025-02-10 00:09:42 UTC20.7 km53 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.72025-05-11 11:22:19 UTC36.8 kmVanuatu Islands M5.62025-08-22 12:53:02 UTC129.0 kmVanuatu Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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