Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M7.3 earthquake 24 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Dec 17, 2024, 01:47 UTC, at a depth of 54 km. The epicentre was 25 km (15 mi) WNW of Port-Vila. 77 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 7.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 17, 2024, 01:47 UTC |
| Depth | 54.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.691, 168.084 |
| Felt reports | 77 |
| Tsunami flag | Tsunami information issued. Follow official guidance. |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 104 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 44 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.6 | 82 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 64 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 96 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 67 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 14 km N of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.8 | 16 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 5.7 | 48 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 30 km | |
| 4.8 | 61 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 75 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.7 | 87 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 94 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 72 km NNE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.