Seismic Activity in Vanuatu
Over the past 30 days, there have been 10 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 6.0 event near 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu.
Earthquakes in Vanuatu
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M6.0
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Vanuatu
Over the past 30 days, Vanuatu has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 7 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 5 shallow (<70 km), 5 intermediate (70–300 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 198.5 km. All 10 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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 23:44:10 UTC | 5.0mb | 96 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.235°, 166.727° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 96 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu with origin time 23:44 UTC on July 24, 2026. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 22:39:19 UTC | 4.9mb | 4 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu -13.867°, 167.508° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 24, 2026, Vanuatu registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 4 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu at 22:39 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 21:37:56 UTC | 6.0mww | 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu -14.021°, 166.801° | 44.6 km | 3 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 24, 2026 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Vanuatu over the past 30 days. See the M6.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 21:19:44 UTC | 5.1mww | 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu -14.059°, 166.878° | 16.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu on July 24, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 14:28:20 UTC | 4.7mb | 55 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.609°, 167.667° | 153.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 55 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu came in on July 24, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 14:13:00 UTC | 4.6mb | 153 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands -11.970°, 166.418° | 198.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 153 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on July 23, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 21:42:50 UTC | 4.9mb | 97 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu -14.677°, 167.930° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:42 UTC on July 22, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 97 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 22:33:02 UTC | 4.8mb | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -18.001°, 168.579° | 155.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 22:33 UTC on July 21, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-20 2026-07-20 12:53:50 UTC | 4.8mb | 51 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.635°, 167.300° | 172.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected 51 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on July 20, 2026, with origin time 12:53 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-14 2026-07-14 19:23:33 UTC | 4.3mb | 64 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.464°, 167.122° | 140.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 64 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, logged at 19:23 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 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
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days10
2026 (M2.5+)147
Largest (30 Days)
M6.0
82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu
2026-07-24
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 147 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, 10 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 6.0 event that occurred 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu.
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