M5.1
Depth:
5.4 km
M5.1 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on July 18, 2025 at 10:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 km — shallower than the regional average (111.2 km)
Regional average: 111.2 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 Vila215.4 kmNW35'901
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥416
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-21
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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