M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 21:22:48 UTC Local time: —

M5.1 earthquake near Sanma on May 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.1 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu) · 2025-05-28 21:22:48 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near VANUATU (Vanuatu). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-28 21:22:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Sanma

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.82790, 166.98500

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 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 Vila255.0 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Ambae

Distance: 103 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 130 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 198 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·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

M4.62025-06-01 03:48:06 UTC143.5 kmVANUATU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4

Earlier events M≥427

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

M5.32025-01-04 22:23:37 UTC61.3 km7 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu M5.22025-05-27 09:21:40 UTC99.4 kmVanuatu Islands M5.22025-02-08 09:24:13 UTC106.8 km55 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu M5.02025-03-28 01:53:55 UTC124.2 km79 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu M4.92025-05-27 09:21:43 UTC71.2 kmVANUATU

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Country overview

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Stats (last 24h)

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