76 km ESE of Isangel, VanuatuSep 9, 2026, 17:01
Nearby significant earthquake289 km from Port Vila10 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Vanuatu
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Vanuatu.
Updated: 18:00
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Vanuatu
81 km ESE of Isangel, VanuatuSep 9, 2026, 17:18
Nearby significant earthquake286 km from Port Vila10 km deep
86 km ESE of Isangel, VanuatuSep 9, 2026, 19:15
Nearby significant earthquake291 km from Port Vila10 km deep
164 km SSE of Isangel, VanuatuSep 9, 2026, 20:21
Nearby significant earthquake388 km from Port Vila104.7 km deep
Vanuatu Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days8
Past 30 Days16
Past 365 Days238
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
2
5.1
Largest Magnitude
Isangel, Vanuatu · 81 km ESE
Significant
0
5.1
Most Recent12 HR AGO
Isangel, Vanuatu · 81 km ESE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 1Intermediate-focus 1Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
2 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Vanuatu
How often does Vanuatu have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Vanuatu depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Vanuatu recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Vanuatu with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Vanuatu?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Vanuatu.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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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: Sep 9, 2026, 18:00 UTC.
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- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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