M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-06-30 23:48:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Vanuatu Islands (Vanuatu) on June 30, 2025 at 23:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-30 23:48:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Shefa

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.41000, 168.06000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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 Vila45.2 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Nguna-Emau

Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
Kuwae

Distance: 81 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -2 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Vanuatu
East Epi

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 833 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 129 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Traitor's Head

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·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 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.02025-06-30 23:48:45 UTC21.7 km M5.32025-07-13 06:16:50 UTC87.7 km45 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.32025-07-13 06:16:50 UTC82.8 km M5.62025-07-13 06:16:52 UTC79.3 kmVanuatu Islands M4.92025-07-28 15:05:05 UTC105.8 km87 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.12025-07-28 15:05:08 UTC108.3 kmVanuatu Islands M4.92025-07-28 15:05:08 UTC108.5 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10

Earlier events M≥458

Earlier events M≥517

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 UTC40.1 km M5.92025-02-10 00:09:42 UTC22.0 km53 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.72025-05-11 11:22:19 UTC27.2 kmVanuatu Islands M5.32025-02-10 00:16:03 UTC35.0 km70 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M5.32025-02-10 00:13:44 UTC27.6 km57 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

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