Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at May 31, 2026, 02:48 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 72 km (45 mi) NW of Port-Vila. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 31, 2026, 02:48 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.345, 167.774 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 102 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.6 | 82 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 96 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.