M5.1
Depth:
133.0 km
M5.1 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on January 1, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
133 km
133 km — close to the regional average (112.7 km)
Regional average: 112.7 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 Vila110.9 kmNW35'901
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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Strongest subsequent eventM5.1
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#16
Earlier events M≥491
Earlier events M≥538
Compared since2025-01-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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