M5.1 earthquake — 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu on Jul 24, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.7 km |
| Coordinates | -14.059, 166.878 |
| Time | Jul 24, 21:19 UTC |
| Location | 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000t376 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 9 km | Jul 24, 21:37 UTC | 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 25 km | Jul 24, 23:44 UTC | 96 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 71 km | Jul 24, 22:39 UTC | 4 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 135 km | Jul 27, 20:10 UTC | 88 km SE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 142 km | Jul 22, 21:42 UTC | 104 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 191 km | Jul 24, 14:28 UTC | 47 km ESE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.