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M5.4 Depth: 251.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 12:52:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
251.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 12:52:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Shefa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.65720, 168.68380
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251 km
Intermediate
251 km
251 km — deeper than the regional average (111.2 km)
Regional average: 111.2 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
Port Vila40.2 kmW35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Kuwae
    Distance: 94 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
  • East Epi
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 168 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥472
Earlier events M≥524
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-11 11:22:21 UTC42.0 km M5.92025-02-10 00:09:42 UTC87.4 km53 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.72025-05-11 11:22:19 UTC71.4 kmVanuatu Islands M5.62025-08-22 12:52:56 UTC5.2 kmVanuatu Islands [Sea: Vanuatu] M5.62025-07-13 06:16:52 UTC78.0 kmVanuatu Islands

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Stats (last 24h)

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660
Country (24h)
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0
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