Seismic Activity in Vanuatu
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu.
Earthquakes in Vanuatu
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Vanuatu
Over the past 30 days, Vanuatu has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 179.7 km. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days ago 2026-07-12 03:04:07 UTC | 4.6mb | 28 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -15.089°, 167.335° | 126.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 28 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu with origin time 03:04 UTC on July 12, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-07-11 12:48:30 UTC | 4.6mb | 152 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu -17.311°, 166.726° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 11, 2026, Vanuatu registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 152 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu at 12:48 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-09 2026-07-09 12:52:56 UTC | 5.1mb | 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.569°, 167.326° | 160.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 9, 2026 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Vanuatu over the past 30 days. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-03 2026-07-03 07:56:56 UTC | 4.5mb | 62 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.664°, 166.647° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 07:56 UTC on July 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 62 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-28 2026-06-28 07:05:47 UTC | 5.1mww | 32 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.859°, 167.305° | 179.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 32 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on June 28, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)126
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1
59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
2026-07-09
Largest in 2026
M7.3
51 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu
2026-03-30
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Vanuatu
Vanuatu lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire with the Australian Plate subducting beneath the Pacific Plate, causing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Vanuatu Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Vanuatu has recorded 126 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Vanuatu in 2026 was a magnitude 7.3 event near Luganville, Vanuatu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Vanuatu?
In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Vanuatu region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Vanuatu?
The largest recent earthquake in the Vanuatu area was a magnitude 5.1 event that occurred 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu.
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