| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 283.6 km |
| Coordinates | -18.675, 169.510 |
| UTC time | 2024-10-29 06:13:05.296 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 06:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 164.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.510 and latitude -18.675.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-10-29
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 164.1 km |
| Noumea | 512.2 km |
| Nadi | 841.4 km |
| Lautoka | 848.1 km |
| Suva | 943.5 km |
| Nasinu | 953.4 km |
| Honiara | 1456.4 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1876.2 km |
| Bundaberg | 1901.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1940.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1948.3 km |
| Logan City | 1949.8 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.8
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-19 02:29 UTC
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M 5.4
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 15:58 UTC
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M 4.9
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 15:35 UTC
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M 5.2
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 14:07 UTC
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M 5.3
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 12:59 UTC
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M 4.5
Port Vila
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