Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Port-Vila
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Port-Vila, Shefa, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 6 km (4 mi) SW of Port-Vila, on 2026-09-26.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year43
- Last 5 years310
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Port-Vila
193 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Port-Vila in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2024, with 56.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Port-Vila
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 18 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Port-Vila, answered
Was there an earthquake in Port-Vila today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Port-Vila in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Port-Vila?
Over the last five years there were 310 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Port-Vila, an average of 62 a year. 43 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 31% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Port-Vila in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Dec 17, 2024, 01:47 UTC, 25 km (15 mi) WNW of Port-Vila, at a depth of 54 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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