M5.1 Depth: 33.1 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 57 km E of Isangel, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 11:10:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 57 km E of Isangel, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on September 4, 2025 at 11:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

33.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-04 11:10:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-19.46140, 169.82000

Temperature

24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33.1 km

33.1 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 Vila249.0 kmNW35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Yasur

Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
Gemini-Oscostar

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
Nguna-Emau

Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 323 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 344 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 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours3

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.12025-09-04 11:10:16 UTC7.7 kmVANUATU M4.62025-09-06 05:35:18 UTC123.0 km98 km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.82025-09-06 05:35:18 UTC126.0 kmVanuatu Islands M5.12025-09-17 12:02:39 UTC135.5 km82 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.22025-09-17 12:02:39 UTC133.5 kmVanuatu Islands M5.12025-09-17 12:02:40 UTC139.0 kmVANUATU M5.32025-09-25 23:16:49 UTC114.8 kmLoyalty Islands M5.22025-09-25 23:16:49 UTC137.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.32025-09-25 23:16:51 UTC116.1 kmVANUATU M5.02025-09-27 09:49:29 UTC88.9 km32 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.82025-09-27 09:49:30 UTC93.0 kmVanuatu Islands M4.72025-10-03 18:12:34 UTC36.3 km24 km ENE of Isangel, Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7

Earlier events M≥424

Earlier events M≥512

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 UTC113.1 km66 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.32025-06-11 20:45:48 UTC148.0 kmVanuatu Islands M5.22025-09-04 11:10:14 UTC10.8 kmVanuatu Islands M5.22025-08-28 11:40:24 UTC143.6 kmVanuatu Islands M5.22025-07-03 13:39:28 UTC121.9 kmVanuatu Islands

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