Latest earthquakes near Port-Vila, Shefa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port-Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port-Vila? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port-Vila (also known as Port Vila), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 04:45AM Efate) |
M 4.9 | 36 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 9 days ago (Apr 15 12:36PM Efate) |
M 4.8 | 59 km SSW from Port-Vila |
| 17 days ago (Apr 6 04:26PM Efate) |
M 4.3 | 152 km N from Port-Vila |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 12:58AM Efate) |
M 4.9 | 22 km W from Port-Vila |
| 27 days ago (Mar 28 12:53PM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 200 km N from Port-Vila |
| 27 days ago (Mar 28 12:20PM Efate) |
M 5.7 | 167 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 29 days ago (Mar 26 12:34AM Efate) |
M 4.3 | 182 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 30 days ago (Mar 25 03:15PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 66 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 30 days ago (Mar 25 02:02PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 60 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 30 days ago (Mar 25 11:02AM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 188 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 31 days ago (Mar 23 07:09PM Efate) |
M 4.2 | 29 km W from Port-Vila |
| 34 days ago (Mar 20 05:18PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 157 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 35 days ago (Mar 20 02:46PM Efate) |
M 4.1 | 140 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 36 days ago (Mar 19 07:57AM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 37 km WSW from Port-Vila |
| 45 days ago (Mar 10 03:50PM Efate) |
M 4.8 | 271 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 45 days ago (Mar 9 05:43PM Efate) |
M 4.3 | 157 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 02:32PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 49 km NW from Port-Vila |
| 61 days ago (Feb 21 11:12PM Efate) |
M 4.0 | 134 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 61 days ago (Feb 21 06:20PM Efate) |
M 5.1 | 207 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| 62 days ago (Feb 21 04:30AM Efate) |
M 4.6 | 242 km NNW from Port-Vila |
| 68 days ago (Feb 15 05:53AM Efate) |
M 5.0 | 97 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 71 days ago (Feb 12 12:07PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 110 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 71 days ago (Feb 12 12:15AM Efate) |
M 4.2 | 73 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| 71 days ago (Feb 11 07:26PM Efate) |
M 4.6 | 181 km SE from Port-Vila |
| 72 days ago (Feb 10 11:22PM Efate) |
M 4.4 | 60 km WNW from Port-Vila |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Port-Vila
Recent Port-Vila Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Port-Vila. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Port-Vila and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 12:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Coral Sea 167km from Port-Vila (Vanuatu).
Feb 10, 2025 11:09AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Coral Sea near Port-Vila (Vanuatu) on Monday Morning.
Port-Vila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1985 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port-Vila, Shefa 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 Port-Vila roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Port-Vila in 2020. A total of 289 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Port-Vila 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 | 1670 | 84.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 277 | 13.95% |
| 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 Port-Vila
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila, Shefa 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 Port-Vila.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 21, 2019 01:52PM (Efate) |
M 6.4 | 189 km SE 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 |
| Jan 24, 2024 01:33AM (Efate) |
M 6.3 | 39 km SW from Port-Vila |
| Mar 21, 2019 02:23AM (Efate) |
M 6.3 | 248 km NNW from Port-Vila |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Port-Vila
Nearest earthquakes from Port-Vila
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port-Vila, Shefa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 99 days ago (Jan 14 06:35PM Efate) |
M 4.5 | 7 km SSW from Port-Vila |
| Mar 29, 2020 04:48AM (Efate) |
M 5.8 | 9 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| Feb 4, 2016 08:06AM (Efate) |
M 4.0 | 11 km NW from Port-Vila |
| Oct 7, 2016 02:16PM (Efate) |
M 4.4 | 10 km S from Port-Vila |
| May 24, 2024 04:38AM (Efate) |
M 4.1 | 12 km E from Port-Vila |
| Apr 23, 2022 10:59PM (Efate) |
M 4.5 | 11 km SSE from Port-Vila |
| Dec 31, 2024 06:57PM (Efate) |
M 4.6 | 11 km WNW from Port-Vila |
| Jan 14, 2020 03:19AM (Efate) |
M 4.3 | 11 km S from Port-Vila |
| Dec 30, 2024 04:49PM (Efate) |
M 5.1 | 14 km NW from Port-Vila |
| Jun 13, 2019 11:12PM (Efate) |
M 4.8 | 15 km SSE from Port-Vila |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Port-Vila
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Port-Vila.
When was the last earthquake in Port-Vila, Shefa?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-Vila on the night of April 21, 2025 at 04:45 local time (Pacific/Efate). The center of this earthquake was located 36km west-northwest of Port-Vila at a depth of 43km under water in the Coral Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port-Vila, Shefa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port-Vila, Shefa?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port-Vila, Shefa?
In the past 10 years, 1985 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port-Vila. This averages to 199 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
