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Vanuatu – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
21
Latest UTC: 2026-01-13 22:30:14
Strongest
M5.9
52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu
Country rank
#25
21 quakes in 2026 · out of 25 countries
Averages
M5.00 · 116 km
Avg this month: M5.02

Overview – Vanuatu

The latest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu was on 2026-01-13 at 22:30 UTC in Sanma with magnitude M4.6.

In the current month, 21 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu with an average magnitude of 5.02.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Shefa (6), followed by Torba (6).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu reached magnitude M5.9 on 2025-05-28.

All-time events
141
Strongest
M5.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-13 22:30:14 UTC

Strongest – Vanuatu

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M5.9 52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu
UTC: 2025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC · Depth: 202 km

Map – Vanuatu

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Vanuatu.

Recent earthquakes – Vanuatu

Showing the latest 26 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.6 Depth: 108 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 22:30:14 UTC
Coordinates -14.665, 167.136
Source usgs

42 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

M4.6 Depth: 108 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 22:30:13 UTC
Coordinates -14.665, 167.136
Source emsc
M4.7 Depth: 128 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:43:39 UTC
Coordinates -15.206, 167.414
Source usgs

40 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

M4.7 Depth: 127 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:43:39 UTC
Coordinates -15.206, 167.414
Source isc

Vanuatu Islands

M4.7 Depth: 130 km
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Penama

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:43:38 UTC
Coordinates -15.160, 167.505
Source emsc
M5.0 Depth: 118 km
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Penama

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:43:36 UTC
Coordinates -15.060, 167.660
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M5.1 Depth: 35 km
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Torba

Time (UTC) 2026-01-10 00:44:40 UTC
Coordinates -13.710, 166.697
Source usgs

94 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu

M5.1 Depth: 35 km
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Torba

Time (UTC) 2026-01-10 00:44:40 UTC
Coordinates -13.710, 166.697
Source emsc
M5.2 Depth: 143 km
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Torba

Time (UTC) 2026-01-09 23:19:47 UTC
Coordinates -13.887, 166.667
Source resif

Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde)

M5.6 Depth: 35 km
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Torba

Time (UTC) 2026-01-09 23:19:36 UTC
Coordinates -13.775, 166.646
Source usgs

98 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

M5.6 Depth: 35 km
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Torba

Time (UTC) 2026-01-09 23:19:35 UTC
Coordinates -13.775, 166.646
Source emsc
M5.5 Depth: 10 km
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Torba

Time (UTC) 2026-01-09 23:19:34 UTC
Coordinates -13.780, 166.510
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M4.8 Depth: 254 km
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Shefa

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 00:27:52 UTC
Coordinates -17.130, 168.684
Source usgs

77 km NNE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

M4.7 Depth: 251 km
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Shefa

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 00:27:52 UTC
Coordinates -17.110, 168.800
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M4.8 Depth: 254 km
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Shefa

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 00:27:51 UTC
Coordinates -17.130, 168.684
Source emsc
M5.0 Depth: 62 km
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Shefa · Natapao

Time (UTC) 2026-01-06 23:10:38 UTC
Coordinates -17.628, 168.247
Source usgs

13 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

M5.0 Depth: 62 km
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Shefa · Natapao

Time (UTC) 2026-01-06 23:10:38 UTC
Coordinates -17.628, 168.247
Source emsc
M5.1 Depth: 10 km
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Shefa

Time (UTC) 2026-01-06 23:10:37 UTC
Coordinates -17.730, 168.110
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M5.2 Depth: 143 km
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Tafea

Time (UTC) 2026-01-01 21:35:02 UTC
Coordinates -18.683, 168.797
Source usgs

107 km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu

M5.1 Depth: 133 km
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Tafea

Time (UTC) 2026-01-01 21:35:02 UTC
Coordinates -18.630, 168.780
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M5.2 Depth: 143 km
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Tafea

Time (UTC) 2026-01-01 21:35:01 UTC
Coordinates -18.683, 168.797
Source emsc
M5.6 Depth: 171 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2025-12-23 20:42:00 UTC
Coordinates -14.703, 167.165
Source usgs

38 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

M5.2 Depth: 157 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2025-12-23 20:42:00 UTC
Coordinates -14.670, 167.190
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M5.6 Depth: 171 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2025-12-23 20:41:59 UTC
Coordinates -14.703, 167.165
Source emsc
M5.0 Depth: 151 km
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Tafea

Time (UTC) 2025-12-17 22:30:13 UTC
Coordinates -18.650, 168.620
Source gfz

Vanuatu Islands

M5.0 Depth: 95 km
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Tafea

Time (UTC) 2025-12-17 22:30:07 UTC
Coordinates -18.460, 168.571
Source emsc

Charts – Vanuatu

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
0
2025-05
17
2025-06
9
2025-07
7
2025-08
18
2025-09
22
2025-10
21
2025-11
15
2025-12
11
2026-01
21

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
0
4-5
65
5-6
76
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
57
70-300
84
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Vanuatu

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Sanma
    Events: 33
  2. Torba
    Events: 32
  3. Tafea
    Events: 26
  4. Shefa
    Events: 22
  5. Penama
    Events: 19

FAQ – Vanuatu

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu?
The newest entry in our database for Vanuatu is dated 2026-01-13 22:30:14 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Vanuatu reached magnitude M5.9.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Vanuatu?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 141 recorded earthquakes for Vanuatu (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Vanuatu?
Across all recorded events in Vanuatu, the average magnitude is M5.00 and the average depth is 116 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Vanuatu to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Vanuatu

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