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M5.0 Depth: 118.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Penama (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 10:43:36 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Penama on Jan 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Penama (Vanuatu) · 2026-01-13 10:43:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 10:43 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Penama (Vanuatu). At around 118 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
118.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 10:43:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
State
Penama
City
Penama
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.06000, 167.66000
Temperature
27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118 km
Intermediate
118 km
118 km — close to the regional average (111.6 km)
Regional average: 111.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Port Vila305.7 kmS35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ambae
    Distance: 41 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 141 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#27
Earlier events M≥472
Earlier events M≥532
Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC97.3 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC99.9 kmVanuatu Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:47 UTC100.2 kmVANUATU M5.82025-10-07 22:36:22 UTC80.5 kmVanuatu Islands [Sea: Vanuatu] M5.82025-10-07 22:36:19 UTC72.0 kmVanuatu Islands

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