M5.0 Depth: 200.8 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Torba (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-06-11 08:19:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Torba (Vanuatu) on June 11, 2025 at 08:19 UTC. At around 201 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

200.8 km

UTC time

2025-06-11 08:19:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Torba

City

Torba

Source

usp

Coordinates

-13.37381, 167.26749

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

200.8 km

200.8 km — deeper than 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

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