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M5.1 Earthquake near Torba (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 00:44:40 UTC Local time: —
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M5.1 Earthquake near Torba (Vanuatu) · 2026-01-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.1 Earthquake near Torba (Vanuatu) · 2026-01-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Torba (Vanuatu). 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 USGS.

Details

ID
6e47908951797990accbf4d91566f8405d6f42a5
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 00:44:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
State
Torba
City
Torba
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-13.71020, 166.69720
Temperature
28.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (93.6 km)
Regional average: 93.6 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 Vila480.0 kmS35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae Activity reported
    Distance: 223 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym Activity reported
    Distance: 321 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • Sola AirportVanuatu · SLH · NVSC
    92.0 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.6.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.635.0 km9.1 km
USGSM5.135.0 km0.0 km

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#27
Earlier events M≥485
Earlier events M≥536
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 UTC145.0 kmVanuatu [Sea] M6.02025-10-25 23:28:05 UTC147.9 km197 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M6.02025-10-25 23:28:04 UTC147.9 km197 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC88.0 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC88.7 kmVanuatu Islands

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