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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 05:18PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 161 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 03:50PM Efate) |
M 4.8 | 279 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 05:43PM Efate) |
M 4.3 | 157 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 02:32PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 49 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 11:12PM Efate) |
M 4.0 | 134 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 06:20PM Efate) |
M 5.1 | 207 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 04:30AM Efate) |
M 4.6 | 242 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 05:53AM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 97 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 12:07PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 110 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 12:15AM Efate) |
M 4.2 | 68 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 07:26PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 162 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 11:22PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 55 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 09:18PM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 53 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 06:43PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 33 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 05:59PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 69 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 04:48PM Efate) |
M 4.7 | 59 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 03:24PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 59 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 02:55PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 52 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 01:16PM Efate) |
M 4.2 | 62 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 12:24PM Efate) |
M 4.1 | 63 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 11:32AM Efate) |
M 4.9 | 64 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 11:32AM Efate) |
M 4.9 | 64 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 11:16AM Efate) |
M 5.3 | 70 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 11:13AM Efate) |
M 5.3 | 58 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 11:09AM Efate) |
M 5.9 | 53 km WNW from Port-Vila |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Shefa
Recent Shefa Earthquake News
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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 1980 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 | 1667 | 84.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 275 | 13.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 36 | 1.82% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99 days ago (Dec 17 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 |
| Jul 13, 2018 08:46PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 153 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| Oct 21, 2019 01:52PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 189 km SE from Port-Vila |
| Sep 21, 2017 07:09AM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 143 km SE from Port-Vila |
| Aug 5, 2020 11:05PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 185 km N from Port-Vila |
| Jun 19, 2016 08:47PM (Efate) |
M 6.3 | 294 km SSE 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shefa.
When was the last earthquake in Shefa, Vanuatu?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shefa on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:18 local time (Pacific/Efate). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-east of Port-Vila at a depth of 259km 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, 1980 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.
