(Unconfirmed) Moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 70 km depth17 Jul 03:27 UTC: First to report: RaspberryShake after 2 minutes.17 Jul 03:28: Magnitude recalculated from 4.1 to 4.5. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 74.00 to 70.00 km (from 46 to 43 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 4.3 km (2.7 mi) towards E.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJul 17, 2025 03:24:39 UTC - Local time at epicenterThursday, Jul 17, 2025, at 02:24 pm (Pacific/Efate GMT +11)Statusunconfirmed (automatic detection)Magnitude4.5Depth70 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude15.41°S / 167.27°EVanuatuSeismic antipode15.41°N / 12.73°WMauritaniaShaking intensityIII Weak shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)Nearest volcanoAoba (60 km / 37 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 25.7°C (78 F), humidity: 81%, wind: 8 m/s (16 kts) from ESEEstimated seismic energy released3.5 x 1011 joules (98.6 megawatt hours, equivalent to 84.8 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.5 | about seismic energy11 minutes agoJul 17, 2025 03:24 GMT / Jul 17, 2025 02:24 pm (Efate time)Lat / Lng: -15.41 / 167.27: Vanuatu IslandsSource: RaspberryShakeDetail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-21965759',-15.41000,167.27000,'11 minutes ago: Mag. 4.5, Vanuatu Islands',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in VanuatuNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Luganville, a town with 13,000 inhabitants in Vanuatu, in 16.8 km (10 mi) distance southwest of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. In the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila, 282 km (175 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake was probably felt as very weak shaking.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry17 km (10 mi)SW of epicenterLuganville(pop: 13,400)III: WeakSanma ProvinceVanuatu46 km (29 mi)NW of epicenterPort-Olry(pop: 1,950)III: WeakSanma ProvinceVanuatu74 km (46 mi)S of epicenterNorsup(pop: 3,000)III: WeakMalampa ProvinceVanuatu173 km (108 mi)N of epicenterSola(pop: 1,170)II: Very weakTorba ProvinceVanuatu282 km (175 mi)SE of epicenterPort Vila(pop: 35,900)II: Very weakShefa ProvinceVanuatuNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Compare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2025-07-17EpicenterAgency4.570 km43 mi03:24:39Vanuatu IslandsRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 3 km2 (1 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 3 km (2 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jul 17, 2025 02:24 pm (Efate)11 minutes ago4.570 km0 km - This quakeCoral Sea, 22 km NE of Aore Island, Sanma Province, VanuatuMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 25 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 127 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 7 or higher: 0.15 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 6.7 years)Mag. 6 or higher: 0.75 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.3 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 11.4 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 87 quakes per year (or 7.3 quakes per month)Mag. 3 or higher: 106 quakes per year (or 8.8 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 122 quakes per year (or 10.1 quakes per month)Mag. 1 or higher: 534 quakes per year (or 44 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 19 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 5 to 10 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 7 weeks after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake had hit on Sunday, Jun 1, 2025, at 02:48 pm local time (Pacific/Efate GMT +11) in 93 km (58 mi) distance to the northeast:Mag. 4.6 earthquake Coral Sea - Penama Province, Vanuatu - Jun 1, 2025 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 7.3. It had occurred 30 weeks earlier, on Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, at 12:47 pm local time (Pacific/Efate GMT +11) in Coral Sea, Vanuatu:Mag. 7.3 earthquake Coral Sea - Shefa Province, Vanuatu - Dec 17, 2024 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.9. It had occurred 122 years ago earlier, on Wednesday, May 13, 1903, at 05:34 pm local time (Pacific/Efate GMT +11) in Coral Sea, Vanuatu:Mag. 7.9 earthquake Coral Sea - Shefa Province, Vanuatu - May 13, 1903 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapJun 1, 02:48 pm (Efate)4.610 km93 km (58 mi) to the NECoral Sea, 15 km northwest of Maewo Island, Penama Province, VanuatuInfoMay 29, 08:22 am (Efate)5.110 km56 km (35 mi) to the SWCoral Sea, 39 km southwest of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu 2 reportsInfoMay 27, 08:21 pm (Efate)4.9113 km17 km (10.3 mi) to the ECoral Sea, 32 km northeast of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu 4 reportsInfoMay 25, 12:01 am (Efate)4.6120 km41 km (25 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 55 km north of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu 1 reportInfoMay 23, 09:07 pm (Efate)4.710 km96 km (60 mi) to the E 265 km north of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu 1 reportInfoDec 17, 2024 12:47 pm (Efate)7.354 km268 km (167 mi) to the S 30 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu 50 reportsInfoNov 22, 2023 03:47 pm (Efate)6.713 km90 km (56 mi) to the NECoral Sea, 28 km northwest of Maewo Island, Penama Province, Vanuatu 3 reportsInfoJan 8, 2023 11:32 pm (Efate)7.029 km66 km (41 mi) to the NWCoral Sea, 43 km north of Marina Island, Sanma Province, Vanuatu 10 reportsInfoAug 18, 2021 09:10 pm (Efate)6.993 km63 km (39 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 72 km north of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu 21 reportsInfoMay 10, 2017 12:52 am (GMT +11)6.6171 km94 km (58 mi) to the N Vanuatu Islands 1 reportInfoApr 29, 2016 06:33 am (Efate)6.927 km72 km (45 mi) to the S Vanuatu Islands 2 reportsInfoOct 21, 2015 08:52 am (Efate)7.0136 km68 km (42 mi) to the N Vanuatu Islands 8 reportsInfoFeb 3, 2012 12:34 am (GMT +11)7.123 km269 km (167 mi) to the SCoral Sea, 125 km west of Port Vila, Shefa Province, VanuatuInfoAug 10, 2010 04:23 pm (Efate)7.325 km252 km (157 mi) to the SCoral Sea, 34 km northwest of Port Vila, Shefa Province, VanuatuInfoMay 28, 2010 04:14 am (GMT +11)7.231 km202 km (126 mi) to the N VanuatuInfoOct 8, 2009 10:13 am (Efate)7.431 km271 km (168 mi) to the N 143 km NW of Sola, VanuatuInfoOct 8, 2009 09:03 am (Efate)7.745 km280 km (174 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 15 km north of Hiw Island, Torba Province, VanuatuInfoAug 2, 2007 04:08 am (Efate)7.2120 km49 km (30 mi) to the SE 56 km E of Luganville, VanuatuInfoAug 8, 2006 09:18 am (Efate)6.8150 km70 km (44 mi) to the SECoral Sea, 43 km west of Pentecost Island, Penama Province, VanuatuInfoJan 3, 2002 04:22 am (GMT +11)7.221 km251 km (156 mi) to the SCoral Sea, 51 km west of Port Vila, Shefa Province, VanuatuInfoJan 10, 2001 03:49 am (Efate)7.1103 km55 km (34 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 52 km northeast of Marina Island, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoOct 5, 2000 03:58 am (Efate)7.023 km39 km (24 mi) to the W 29 km west of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoNov 27, 1999 12:21 am (Efate)7.533 km151 km (94 mi) to the SECoral Sea, 4.8 km northwest of Paama Island, Malampa Province, VanuatuInfoFeb 7, 1999 08:47 am (GMT +11)7.390 km291 km (181 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 35 km northeast of Hiw Island, Torba Province, VanuatuInfoNov 16, 1997 05:59 am (GMT +11)7.0123 km32 km (20 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 48 km northeast of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoMar 18, 1996 01:48 am (GMT +11)6.7164 km78 km (49 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 52 km southwest of Gaua Island, Torba Province, VanuatuInfoJul 13, 1994 01:35 pm (Efate)7.233 km137 km (85 mi) to the S 58 km S of Lakatoro, VanuatuInfoJul 27, 1990 11:37 pm (GMT +11)7.2126 km22 km (13 mi) to the ECoral Sea, 37 km northeast of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoFeb 19, 1990 05:48 pm (GMT +11)6.912 km95 km (59 mi) to the WCoral Sea, 60 km west of Marina Island, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoAug 11, 1988 12:11 am (Efate)6.8125 km59 km (37 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 73 km north of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoFeb 24, 1987 02:49 am (GMT +11)6.9234 km83 km (51 mi) to the SE VanuatuInfoDec 21, 1985 12:13 pm (Efate)7.143 km180 km (112 mi) to the NW 112 km W of Sola, VanuatuInfoNov 28, 1985 02:49 pm (GMT +11)7.033 km197 km (122 mi) to the NW 148 km W of Sola, VanuatuInfoNov 20, 1974 03:14 pm (Efate)6.933 km45 km (28 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 7.4 km east of Port-Olry, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoJan 10, 1974 07:51 pm (Efate)7.234 km117 km (73 mi) to the N 70 km NNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuInfoDec 29, 1973 11:19 am (Efate)7.247 km52 km (32 mi) to the NWCoral Sea, 24 km north of Marina Island, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoDec 29, 1973 12:41 am (Efate)7.526 km127 km (79 mi) to the NW 81 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuInfoMay 4, 1972 06:48 pm (Efate)6.951 km68 km (42 mi) to the SECoral Sea, 19 km northeast of Norsup, Malampa Province, VanuatuInfoOct 28, 1971 04:58 am (Efate)6.845 km19 km (12 mi) to the SCoral Sea, 8.5 km east of Aore Island, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoJan 20, 1969 05:50 am (GMT +11)7.1113 km63 km (39 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 65 km south of Gaua Island, Torba Province, VanuatuInfoAug 13, 1965 11:40 pm (Efate)7.425 km75 km (47 mi) to the SW VanuatuInfoAug 12, 1965 09:31 am (Efate)7.630 km54 km (33 mi) to the SCoral Sea, 39 km south of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoAug 11, 1965 02:40 pm (Efate)7.225 km31 km (20 mi) to the W 21 km west of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoMay 20, 1965 11:40 am (GMT +11)7.7120 km71 km (44 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 87 km northeast of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoJul 10, 1964 03:39 am (Efate)7.1130 km45 km (28 mi) to the ECoral Sea, 54 km east of Luganville, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoJul 5, 1964 11:00 am (Efate)7.50 km83 km (52 mi) to the WCoral Sea, 49 km southwest of Marina Island, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoJan 5, 1915 02:33 pm (Universal Time)7.2200 km91 km (56 mi) to the NE Vanuatu IslandsInfoNov 26, 1910 04:41 am (Universal Time)7.135 km100 km (62 mi) to the NCoral Sea, 57 km north of Port-Olry, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoNov 9, 1910 06:01 am (Universal Time)7.420 km100 km (62 mi) to the S VanuatuInfoApr 10, 1909 05:23 am (Universal Time)7.30 km54 km (34 mi) to the NW 9.1 km northwest of Port-Olry, Sanma Province, VanuatuInfoFeb 19, 1905 04:34 am (Universal Time)7.315 km275 km (171 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 184 km northeast of Maewo Island, Penama Province, VanuatuInfoMay 13, 1903 05:34 pm (Efate)7.90 km193 km (120 mi) to the SECoral Sea, 63 km northwest of Nguna Island, Shefa Province, VanuatuInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]