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M5.2 Depth: 225.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 69 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-06-11 08:19:31 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Torba on Jun 11, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near 69 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) · 2025-06-11 08:19:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 69 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) on June 11, 2025 at 08:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 225 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
225.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-11 08:19:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vanuatu
City
Torba
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-13.35670, 167.19440
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 225 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 225 km
Intermediate
225 km
225 km — deeper than the regional average (111.6 km)
Regional average: 111.6 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 Vila501.5 kmS35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 58 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambae
    Distance: 236 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 337 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Tinakula
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥431
Earlier events M≥58
Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC101.6 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC97.1 kmVanuatu Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:47 UTC96.6 kmVANUATU M5.32025-04-29 13:49:19 UTC97.2 kmSanta Cruz Islands M5.32025-03-22 12:51:43 UTC83.1 km64 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu

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Stats (last 24h)

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