M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Torba (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 20:10:01 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Torba on Jul 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Torba (Vanuatu) · 2026-07-27 20:10:01 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Torba (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 20:10:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Torba

City

Torba

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.51940, 168.03320

Temperature

24.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (104.3 km)

Regional average: 104.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the New Hebrides Plate.

Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Pacific · about 109 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Port Vila359.0 kmS35'901

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Gaua

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 99 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 100 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 193 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

EMSCM5.010.0 km0.0 km

GFZM5.010.0 km4.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#40

Earlier events M≥4108

Earlier events M≥553

Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M7.32026-03-30 08:44:13 UTC101.8 km48 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu M7.32026-03-30 08:44:10 UTC115.1 kmVANUATU M7.32026-03-30 08:44:08 UTC110.2 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WSW (az= 251.1) from Quartzsite, AZ M7.32026-03-30 08:44:08 UTC103.4 kmVanuatu Islands M7.32026-03-30 08:44:08 UTC106.1 kmVanuatu Islands

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