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M5.5 Depth: 22.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near 153 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2025-01-01 04:39:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near 153 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu on January 1, 2025 at 04:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-01 04:39:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.92730, 169.38190

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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
Mont-Dore326.8 kmSW24'680

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu

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