M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 12:16:18 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near Sanma on Dec 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) (Vanuatu) · 2025-12-07 12:16:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) (Vanuatu) on December 7, 2025 at 12:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 12:16:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Sanma

Source

resif

Coordinates

-14.78459, 166.42467

Temperature

30.5°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 Vila385.2 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Gaua

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 244 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M4.82025-12-07 13:25:10 UTC27.6 kmVanuatu Islands M4.92025-12-07 13:25:14 UTC37.8 km39 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M4.52025-12-23 20:41:56 UTC80.1 km38 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.62025-12-23 20:41:59 UTC80.1 kmVANUATU M5.62025-12-23 20:42:00 UTC80.1 km38 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.22025-12-23 20:42:00 UTC83.3 kmVanuatu Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#14

Earlier events M≥449

Earlier events M≥524

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 UTC108.2 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC115.9 kmVanuatu Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:47 UTC117.4 kmVANUATU M5.62025-12-07 12:16:15 UTC19.6 kmVANUATU M5.62025-12-07 12:16:14 UTC36.1 kmVanuatu Islands

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