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M5.3 Depth: 40.2 km

M5.3 Earthquake near VANUATU

UTC time: 2025-09-25 23:16:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU on September 25, 2025 at 23:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
40.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 23:16:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.18570, 169.02120
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.2 km
Shallow
40.2 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 Vila282.3 kmN35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Yasur
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 377 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥437
Earlier events M≥523
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-03-28 01:20:04 UTC115.2 km66 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.52025-01-01 04:39:18 UTC90.6 km153 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.42025-08-28 11:40:25 UTC91.9 kmVanuatu Islands M5.32025-09-25 23:16:49 UTC13.0 kmLoyalty Islands M5.32025-06-11 20:45:48 UTC81.7 kmVanuatu Islands

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