Earthquakes in Vanuatu

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -15.38°, 166.96°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Vanuatu

Over the past 30 days, Vanuatu has recorded 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 7 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 8 intermediate (70–300 km). 7 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 87.6 km to 206.4 km. All 8 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.2 event near 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 160.3 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.7 near 63 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu, trails by 0.5 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near 35 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu.

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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Showing 8 of 8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
6 days ago 2026-06-28 07:05:45 UTC	5.2mww	45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.785°, 167.402°	160.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 28, 2026 at 07:05 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Vanuatu over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 160.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -14.785°, 167.402°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:20:42 UTC	4.7mb	63 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu -16.273°, 167.982°	189.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 63 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on June 15, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 189.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -16.273°N, 167.982°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 00:40:50 UTC	4.3mb	18 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.877°, 167.046°	87.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 18 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on June 13, 2026, with origin time 00:40 UTC. At just 87.6 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a intermediate depth event. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -14.877°, 167.046°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 00:27:15 UTC	4.4mb	62 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu -13.467°, 167.155°	206.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 00:27 UTC on June 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 62 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu. At 206.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -13.467°N, 167.155°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 01:53:41 UTC	4.5mb	35 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -15.008°, 167.403°	157.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 35 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu with origin time 01:53 UTC on June 12, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 157.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -15.008°, 167.403°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-09 2026-06-09 09:45:07 UTC	4.4mb	83 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.511°, 167.942°	193.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 83 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu at 09:45 UTC on June 9, 2026. At a depth of 193.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -15.511°, 167.942°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-07 2026-06-07 15:56:52 UTC	4.1mb	35 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.722°, 167.109°	95.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 35 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu came in on June 7, 2026 at 15:56 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 95.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -14.722°N, 167.109°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 19:12:03 UTC	4.5mb	25 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.908°, 167.271°	126.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 5, 2026, Vanuatu registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 25 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 19:12 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 126.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -14.908°, 167.271°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 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 Days8

2026 (M2.5+)122

Largest (30 Days)

M5.2

45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

6 days ago

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 122 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.

Seismic Activity in Vanuatu

Over the past 30 days, there have been 8 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Vanuatu?

In the past 30 days, 8 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 5.2 event that occurred 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Vanuatu?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.