M5.0 Depth: 186.8 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Malampa (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 03:12:34 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Malampa on Feb 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Malampa (Vanuatu) · 2026-02-23 03:12:34 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Malampa (Vanuatu). At around 187 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

186.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 03:12:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Malampa

City

Malampa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-16.18400, 167.88340

Temperature

30.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

186.8 km

186.8 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Port Vila178.6 kmS35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Ambrym

Distance: 26 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 89 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
Nguna-Emau

Distance: 150 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 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.8

M4.72026-02-23 03:12:35 UTC4.7 kmMalampa M4.72026-03-10 09:51:19 UTC114.2 kmVanuatu Islands M5.82026-03-21 03:20:58 UTC85.0 kmVanuatu Islands M5.42026-03-21 03:20:58 UTC108.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.72026-03-21 03:21:00 UTC105.0 km51 km W of Norsup, Vanuatu M4.52026-03-21 04:15:27 UTC108.9 kmVANUATU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#16

Earlier events M≥475

Earlier events M≥526

Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-02-10 00:09:43 UTC142.3 km65 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.92025-02-10 00:09:42 UTC146.5 km53 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.82025-10-07 22:36:22 UTC58.2 kmVanuatu Islands [Sea: Vanuatu] M5.82025-10-07 22:36:19 UTC69.8 kmVanuatu Islands M5.72025-10-07 22:36:21 UTC66.9 kmVANUATU

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