Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Vanuatu, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Vanuatu
- 5.6VANUATU REGION6 days ago · 03/06/2026, 10:20:42 · 10 km deep
- 4.7VANUATU6 days ago · 02/06/2026, 20:16:11 · 10 km deep
- 5.0VANUATU1 week ago · 31/05/2026, 02:48:01 · 10 km deep
- 4.7VANUATU2 weeks ago · 25/05/2026, 18:53:06 · 33 km deep
- 4.9VANUATU2 weeks ago · 23/05/2026, 15:07:59 · 118 km deep
- 4.5VANUATU2 weeks ago · 20/05/2026, 16:53:34 · 268 km deep
- 4.8VANUATU3 weeks ago · 19/05/2026, 14:18:40 · 60 km deep
- 5.7VANUATU3 weeks ago · 19/05/2026, 02:29:25 · 32 km deep
- 5.5VANUATU3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 15:58:08 · 9 km deep
- 4.9VANUATU3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 15:35:25 · 10 km deep
- 5.2VANUATU3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 14:07:55 · 10 km deep
- 5.3VANUATU3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 12:59:30 · 10 km deep
- 4.6VANUATU3 weeks ago · 15/05/2026, 18:28:04 · 10 km deep
Earthquakes in Vanuatu: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Vanuatu in the last 7 days?
There have been 2 earthquakes 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?
13 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Vanuatu in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.7.
Are there earthquakes in Vanuatu?
Yes. Vanuatu is seismically active - 13 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 5.6 event near VANUATU REGION at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Vanuatu?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Vanuatu feed was magnitude 5.7, located near VANUATU.
Is Vanuatu in an earthquake zone?
Vanuatu lies along the highly active New Hebrides subduction zone in the South Pacific.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.