25 km ENE of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 2026, 02:24
Nearby significant earthquake323 km from Port Vila116 km deep4 felt reports for this earthquake
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Vanuatu
205 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 2026, 08:41
Nearby significant earthquake519 km from Port Vila10 km deep
161 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 2026, 02:06
Nearby significant earthquake459 km from Port Vila10 km deep
166 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 2026, 01:46
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73 km SW of Isangel, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 19:18
Nearby significant earthquake259 km from Port Vila22.4 km deep
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 13 (local time at each epicenter)
Vanuatu Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours14
Past 7 Days74
Past 30 Days163
Past 365 Days482
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
163
Significant
5
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 156Intermediate-focus 7Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
163 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Vanuatu
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Vanuatu area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Vanuatu was 74. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Vanuatu area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Vanuatu in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 6.9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 09:41 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).