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Latest earthquakes in Vanuatu - list and map

Malampa Province | Penama Province | Sanma Province | Shefa Province | Tafea Province | Torba
Updated: May 29, 2023 15:28 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 7 days:

  • 1 quake above magnitude 5
  • 1 quake between magnitude 4 and 5
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in Coral Sea, Vanuatu, 5 hours ago.Read more
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (2 quakes):
Date and timeMag
Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Monday, May 29, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
May 29, 2023 9:05 pm (GMT +11) (May 29, 2023 10:05 GMT)
5.2

53 km		Coral Sea, 68 km northwest of Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu
I FELT IT - 6 reports		More
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
May 24, 2023 7:30 pm (GMT +11) (May 24, 2023 08:30 GMT)
4.4

35 km		Coral Sea, 48 km southwest of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu
I FELT IT - 1 report		More
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 4.2 x 1012 joules (1.18 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 1012 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy

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Vanuatu Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Vanuatu?

The last earthquake in Vanuatu occurred 5 hours ago: Moderate mag. 5.2 earthquake - Coral Sea, 68 km northwest of Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu, on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:05 pm (GMT +11).

How many quakes were there in Vanuatu past week?

In the past 7 days, Vanuatu had 2 quakes up to magnitude 5.2.

What was the strongest quake in Vanuatu past week?

The strongest earthquake in Vanuatu past week occurred 5 hours ago: Moderate mag. 5.2 earthquake - Coral Sea, 68 km northwest of Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu, on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:05 pm (GMT +11).

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