5.3 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Port-Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu

10 hours ago

UTC time: Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:59 PM

Your time: 2026-05-16T12:59:30Z

Depth: 10.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: mww

USGS page: M 5.3 - 94 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 0 persons

2026-05-16 12:59:30 5.3 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Port-Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu

Aftershocks:

2026-05-16 14:07:54 5.2 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Port-Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu

2026-05-16 15:35:20 4.9 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Port-Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu

2026-05-16 15:58:04 5.4 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Port-Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu

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