M5.1 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 11:10:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on September 4, 2025 at 11:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-04 11:10:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.41750, 169.76380

Temperature

24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 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 Vila241.5 kmNW35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Yasur

Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
Gemini-Oscostar

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
Nguna-Emau

Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 316 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·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 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M4.62025-09-06 05:35:18 UTC115.4 km98 km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.82025-09-06 05:35:18 UTC118.3 kmVanuatu Islands M5.12025-09-17 12:02:39 UTC129.1 km82 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.22025-09-17 12:02:39 UTC127.1 kmVanuatu Islands M5.12025-09-17 12:02:40 UTC132.8 kmVANUATU M5.32025-09-25 23:16:49 UTC113.3 kmLoyalty Islands M5.22025-09-25 23:16:49 UTC137.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.32025-09-25 23:16:51 UTC115.5 kmVANUATU M5.02025-09-27 09:49:29 UTC83.5 km32 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.82025-09-27 09:49:30 UTC88.0 kmVanuatu Islands M4.72025-10-03 18:12:34 UTC30.0 km24 km ENE of Isangel, Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥423

Earlier events M≥511

Compared since2025-01-21

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-03-28 01:20:04 UTC106.1 km66 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.22025-09-04 11:10:14 UTC5.2 kmVanuatu Islands M5.22025-08-28 11:40:24 UTC147.9 kmVanuatu Islands M5.22025-07-03 13:39:28 UTC114.8 kmVanuatu Islands M5.12025-09-04 11:10:15 UTC7.7 km57 km E of Isangel, Vanuatu

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