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Recent Earthquakes in Vanuatu

0 earthquakes today, 6 in the last 7 days, 26 in the last 30 days, most recently 1 day ago.

Today
0
Last 7 days
6
Last 30 days
26
Strongest recent
M 5.2
Most recent
1 day ago

Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Vanuatu - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Vanuatu, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Vanuatu - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Vanuatu

Show the full list of 26 recent earthquakes

Did people in Vanuatu feel recent earthquakes?

No community-felt earthquakes reported in Vanuatu in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.

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Earthquakes in Vanuatu: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Vanuatu today?

No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Vanuatu in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.

How many earthquakes were there in Vanuatu yesterday?

2 earthquakes were recorded in or near Vanuatu in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Vanuatu this week (last 7 days)?

6 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Vanuatu in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Vanuatu in the last 30 days?

26 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Vanuatu in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.2.

Are there earthquakes in Vanuatu?

Yes. Vanuatu is seismically active - 26 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Vanuatu in the last 30 days. Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific.

What was the most recent earthquake in Vanuatu?

The most recent earthquake in Vanuatu was a magnitude 4.4 event near 90 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu at a depth of 10 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Vanuatu?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Vanuatu feed was magnitude 5.2, located near VANUATU.

Is Vanuatu in an earthquake zone?

Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific.

How many earthquakes does Vanuatu get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Vanuatu's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 26 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Vanuatu?

Major undersea earthquakes near Vanuatu can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/vanuatu for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Vanuatu.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Vanuatu?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Vanuatu, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Vanuatu?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Vanuatu: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Vanuatu?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Vanuatu on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Vanuatu recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Vanuatu was magnitude 5.2 near VANUATU. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →

Get earthquake alerts for Vanuatu

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.