Magnitude
M5.7
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
VANUATU
M5.7 Earthquake near VANUATU
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU on May 19, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
6fc37dc460c12b35d07faf799df296c7eca18a01
Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 02:29:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.15110,
168.09310
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27 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
Felt reports
4felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 19, 2026, 4:58 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Port Vila51.7 kmNE35'901
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Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 100 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Bauerfield International Airport55.7 kmStraight-line distance
Vanuatu · VLI · NVVV
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours2
First 24 hours5
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M5.92026-05-19 02:29:26 UTC12.2 kmVanuatu Islands [Sea: Vanuatu]
M5.42026-05-19 02:29:30 UTC9.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near Nouméa (Monde)
M4.82026-05-19 14:18:39 UTC38.1 kmPort Vila
M4.82026-05-19 14:18:40 UTC34.7 kmPort Vila
M4.72026-05-19 14:18:41 UTC43.6 kmPort Vila
M4.92026-05-31 02:47:57 UTC92.4 kmVanuatu Islands
M5.02026-05-31 02:48:01 UTC95.0 kmVANUATU
M5.02026-06-11 21:32:47 UTC135.7 kmTafea
M5.02026-06-11 21:32:47 UTC135.8 kmTafea
M5.22026-06-11 21:32:48 UTC131.5 kmTamsal
M5.02026-06-17 14:21:11 UTC130.0 kmVanuatu Islands
M4.62026-06-17 14:21:12 UTC141.4 kmVANUATU
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M5.7.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.727.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.727.0 km0.0 km
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥4114
Earlier events M≥550
Compared since2025-01-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M6.12026-03-20 02:30:33 UTC130.0 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WSW (az= 247.2) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
M6.12026-03-20 02:30:33 UTC132.4 kmVanuatu Islands
M6.12026-03-20 02:30:32 UTC127.6 km105 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu
M5.92025-05-11 11:22:21 UTC54.7 kmVANUATU
M5.92025-02-10 00:09:43 UTC84.1 km65 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
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