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M5.2 Depth: 85.1 km

M5.2 Earthquake near VANUATU

UTC time: 2025-06-11 20:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU on June 11, 2025 at 20:45 UTC. At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
85.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-11 20:45:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.73150, 169.39420
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.1 km
Intermediate
85.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mont-Dore338.5 kmSW24'680

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·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 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6
M4.62025-06-21 01:26:25 UTC97.1 kmLOYALTY ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥414
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-01-01 04:39:18 UTC21.8 km153 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.12025-02-21 07:20:55 UTC144.9 km35 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.02025-01-22 09:47:50 UTC87.4 km107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.02025-01-16 13:27:32 UTC21.8 km147 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.92025-02-13 12:18:38 UTC55.7 km117 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu

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