Latest earthquakes near Shefa, Vanuatu today
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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.
May 12, 2024 05:27AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Night in the Coral Sea 293km from Port-Vila (Vanuatu).
May 9, 2024 02:08PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Coral Sea 288km from Port-Vila (Vanuatu).
May 8, 2024 10:51PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Evening 293km from Port-Vila in Vanuatu.
May 8, 2024 10:06PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Evening in the Coral Sea 276km from Port-Vila (Vanuatu).
May 8, 2024 07:17PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Coral Sea 291km from Port-Vila (Vanuatu).
Shefa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1849 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 184 earthquakes per year, or 15 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 7 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 | 1563 | 84.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 250 | 13.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 35 | 1.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 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 Apr 29, 2016 06:33 local time (Pacific/Efate timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) north-northwest of Port-Vila, at a depth of 24 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) north-northwest of Port-Vila. It is the strongest earthquake near Shefa in the past 124 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.
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 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shefa on the night of May 15, 2024 at 00:58 local time (Pacific/Efate). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-northwest of Port-Vila at a depth of 138km 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, 1849 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shefa. This averages to 185 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
