M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 115 km W of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 11:50:04 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Torba on Nov 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near 115 km W of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) · 2025-11-29 11:50:04 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 29, 2025 at 11:50 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 115 km W of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 11:50:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Torba

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-13.67520, 166.50350

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 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 Vila491.4 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Suretamatai

Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 238 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 335 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·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 eventM5.6

M4.92025-12-02 22:57:53 UTC145.0 km173 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu M4.82025-12-02 22:57:54 UTC143.0 kmSanta Cruz Islands M5.62025-12-07 12:16:14 UTC111.1 kmVanuatu Islands M5.62025-12-07 12:16:15 UTC123.2 kmVANUATU M5.22025-12-07 12:16:18 UTC123.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M4.82025-12-07 13:25:10 UTC122.1 kmVanuatu Islands M4.92025-12-07 13:25:14 UTC146.8 km39 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M4.72025-12-09 11:25:36 UTC137.2 kmSANTA CRUZ ISLANDS M4.72025-12-09 11:25:38 UTC134.4 km197 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu M4.72025-12-13 18:53:55 UTC137.6 km161 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu M4.72025-12-13 18:53:58 UTC127.3 kmSanta Cruz Islands M4.52025-12-23 20:41:56 UTC134.7 km38 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#26

Earlier events M≥462

Earlier events M≥527

Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-10-25 23:28:06 UTC139.5 kmVanuatu [Sea] M6.02025-10-25 23:28:05 UTC140.8 km197 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M6.02025-10-25 23:28:04 UTC140.8 km197 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC106.2 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC107.8 kmVanuatu Islands

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