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Vanuatu – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
2
Latest UTC: 2026-07-12 03:04:08
Strongest
M6.4
Sanma
Country rank
#56
39 quakes in 2026 · out of 56 countries
Averages
M5.03 · 113 km
 

Overview – Vanuatu

The latest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu was on 2026-07-12 at 03:04 UTC in Sanma with magnitude M4.6.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Sanma (11), followed by Shefa (8).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu reached magnitude M6.4 on 2026-02-14.

All-time events
147
Strongest
M6.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-07-12 03:04:08 UTC

Strongest – Vanuatu

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M6.4 Sanma
UTC: 2026-02-14 02:27:37 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Vanuatu

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Vanuatu.

Recent earthquakes – Vanuatu

Showing the latest 3 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.6 Depth: 126 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-07-12 03:04:08 UTC
Coordinates -15.089, 167.336
Source usgs

28 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

M5.1 Depth: 160 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-07-09 12:52:57 UTC
Coordinates -14.569, 167.326
Source usgs

59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

M5.2 Depth: 160 km
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Sanma

Time (UTC) 2026-06-28 07:05:45 UTC
Coordinates -14.785, 167.402
Source usgs

45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Charts – Vanuatu

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-08
17
2025-09
19
2025-10
17
2025-11
11
2025-12
10
2026-01
14
2026-02
9
2026-03
2
2026-04
1
2026-05
6
2026-06
5
2026-07
2

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
0
4-5
54
5-6
58
6-7
2
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
44
70-300
70

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: 38
  2. Torba
    Events: 29
  3. Tafea
    Events: 27
  4. Shefa
    Events: 24
  5. Penama
    Events: 17

FAQ – Vanuatu

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu?
The newest entry in our database for Vanuatu is dated 2026-07-12 03:04:08 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Vanuatu?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Vanuatu reached magnitude M6.4.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Vanuatu?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 147 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 M5.03 and the average depth is 113 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.

Regions · Vanuatu

Significant historical earthquakes – Vanuatu

with casualties or damage

  1. 2024 Efate, Port Vila M7.3 14 deaths 100 M USD tsunami
  2. 1999 Pentecost M7.5 10 deaths tsunami
  3. 1971 Espiritu Santo, Port Vila M7.1 1 deaths
  4. 1913 Vanuatu Islands M8.1
  5. 1878 Vanuatu Islands M8.0 tsunami
  6. 1910 Espiritu Santo M7.9
  7. 1910 Vanuatu Islands M7.9
  8. 1903 Vanuatu Islands M7.9

Country history – Vanuatu

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