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Earthquakes in Vanuatu
In the last 30 days, 25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Vanuatu; the largest was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 90 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu on 5 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 25
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Vanuatu in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6mww | 90 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 5.4mww | 79 km S of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 5.2mww | 36 km NE of Luganville, Sanma, Vanuatu | |
| 5.2mww | 78 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 5.2mww | 96 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 5.1mww | 87 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 5.0mb | 111 km SSE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 4.9mb | 69 km N of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu | |
| 4.9mb | 66 km NNW of Sola, Torba, Vanuatu | |
| 4.9mww | 84 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Vanuatu.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Vanuatu?
In the last 30 days, 25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Vanuatu, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Vanuatu?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 90 km ESE of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu on 5 Sep 2026, at a depth of 9 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Vanuatu since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on 20 Sep 1920 (1920 Vanuatu Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Vanuatu?
60% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Vanuatu in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Vanuatu?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.