Latest earthquakes near Shefa, Vanuatu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shefa, Vanuatu, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shefa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shefa, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 12:36PM Efate) |
M 4.8 | 59 km SSW from Port-Vila |
| 15 days ago (Apr 4 12:58AM Efate) |
M 4.9 | 22 km W from Port-Vila |
| 21 days ago (Mar 28 12:53PM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 207 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 21 days ago (Mar 28 12:20PM Efate) |
M 5.4 | 161 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 24 days ago (Mar 26 12:34AM Efate) |
M 4.3 | 182 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 24 days ago (Mar 25 03:15PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 66 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 24 days ago (Mar 25 02:02PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 60 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 24 days ago (Mar 25 11:02AM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 188 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 26 days ago (Mar 23 07:09PM Efate) |
M 4.2 | 29 km W from Port-Vila |
| 29 days ago (Mar 20 05:18PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 157 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 29 days ago (Mar 20 02:46PM Efate) |
M 4.1 | 140 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 30 days ago (Mar 19 07:57AM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 37 km WSW from Port-Vila |
| 39 days ago (Mar 10 03:50PM Efate) |
M 4.8 | 271 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 40 days ago (Mar 9 05:43PM Efate) |
M 4.3 | 157 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 54 days ago (Feb 23 02:32PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 49 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 56 days ago (Feb 21 11:12PM Efate) |
M 4.0 | 134 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 56 days ago (Feb 21 06:20PM Efate) |
M 5.1 | 207 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 56 days ago (Feb 21 04:30AM Efate) |
M 4.6 | 242 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 62 days ago (Feb 15 05:53AM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 97 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 65 days ago (Feb 12 12:07PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 110 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 66 days ago (Feb 12 12:15AM Efate) |
M 4.2 | 73 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 66 days ago (Feb 11 07:26PM Efate) |
M 4.6 | 181 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 67 days ago (Feb 10 11:22PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 60 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 67 days ago (Feb 10 09:18PM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 50 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 67 days ago (Feb 10 06:43PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 33 km NNW from Port-Vila |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Shefa
Recent Shefa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shefa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shefa and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 12:20PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Coral Sea 161km from Port-Vila (Vanuatu) on Friday Afternoon.
Feb 10, 2025 11:09AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Coral Sea near Port-Vila (Vanuatu) on Monday Morning.
Shefa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1984 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shefa, Vanuatu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 198 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shefa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shefa in 2020. A total of 289 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shefa that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shefa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Shefa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1669 | 84.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 277 | 13.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 36 | 1.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shefa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shefa occurred on Dec 17, 2024 12:47 local time (Pacific/Efate timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 25 kilometers (16 mi) west of Port-Vila, at a depth of 54 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shefa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1920 01:39, 250 kilometers (155 mi) west of Port-Vila. It is the strongest earthquake near Shefa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shefa, Vanuatu in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Shefa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 12:47PM (Efate) |
M 7.3 | 25 km W from Port-Vila |
| Apr 29, 2016 06:33AM (Efate) |
M 7.0 | 213 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| Aug 1, 2019 02:02AM (Efate) |
M 6.6 | 174 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| Aug 22, 2018 09:32AM (Efate) |
M 6.5 | 190 km N from Port-Vila |
| Aug 5, 2020 11:05PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 185 km N from Port-Vila |
| Jul 13, 2018 08:46PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 153 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| Sep 21, 2017 07:09AM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 143 km SE from Port-Vila |
| Oct 21, 2019 01:52PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 189 km SE from Port-Vila |
| Mar 21, 2019 02:23AM (Efate) |
M 6.3 | 248 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| May 26, 2024 09:23AM (Efate) |
M 6.3 | 83 km NW from Port-Vila |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Shefa
Earthquakes by city in Shefa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shefa, Vanuatu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shefa.
When was the last earthquake in Shefa, Vanuatu?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shefa on the afternoon of April 15, 2025 at 12:36 local time (Pacific/Efate). The center of this earthquake was located 59km south-southwest of Port-Vila at a depth of 35km under water in the Coral Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shefa, Vanuatu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shefa, Vanuatu?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shefa on the night of September 21, 1920 at 01:39 local time (Pacific/Efate). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south of Port-Vila at a depth of 25km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shefa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shefa, Vanuatu?
In the past 10 years, 1984 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shefa. This averages to 198 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
