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M5.3 Depth: 74.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands

UTC time: 2025-06-11 20:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands on June 11, 2025 at 20:45 UTC. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-11 20:45:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.76000, 169.51000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 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
Mont-Dore347.3 kmSW24'680

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6
M4.62025-06-21 01:26:25 UTC105.5 kmLOYALTY ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥413
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-01-01 04:39:18 UTC22.9 km153 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.02025-01-22 09:47:50 UTC99.1 km107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.02025-01-16 13:27:32 UTC30.1 km147 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.92025-04-06 06:29:13 UTC141.1 km264 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.92025-02-13 12:18:38 UTC68.1 km117 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu

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