M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 06:16:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on July 13, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-13 06:16:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Shefa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.11670, 168.30670

Temperature

23.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (111.2 km)

Regional average: 111.2 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 Vila42.3 kmN35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Nguna-Emau

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
Yasur

Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·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 eventM5.6

M5.62025-07-13 06:16:52 UTC18.7 kmVanuatu Islands M4.92025-07-17 00:36:33 UTC123.8 km M4.92025-07-28 15:05:05 UTC62.6 km87 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.12025-07-28 15:05:08 UTC76.8 kmVanuatu Islands M4.92025-07-28 15:05:08 UTC76.5 km M4.72025-08-06 08:08:25 UTC33.4 kmVanuatu Islands M4.62025-08-06 08:08:26 UTC20.8 km M4.62025-08-06 08:08:28 UTC32.3 km57 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M4.62025-08-10 01:24:28 UTC79.8 km M4.72025-08-11 12:14:17 UTC33.8 km M4.82025-08-11 12:14:20 UTC37.7 kmVanuatu Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥463

Earlier events M≥522

Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-11 11:22:21 UTC46.8 km M5.92025-02-10 00:09:42 UTC82.3 km53 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.72025-05-11 11:22:19 UTC60.7 kmVanuatu Islands M5.72025-03-28 01:20:04 UTC127.9 km66 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.32025-02-10 00:16:03 UTC97.5 km70 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

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