Read this article
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.
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.
Sep 28, 2026 04:28PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Coral Sea 247km from Nouméa (New Caledonia) on Monday Afternoon.
Sep 28, 2026 02:25PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Coral Sea 229km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
Sep 27, 2026 01:22PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Coral Sea 258km from Nouméa (New Caledonia) on Sunday Afternoon.
Sep 26, 2026 11:14PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Coral Sea 226km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
Sep 26, 2026 11:14PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Coral Sea 244km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
Sep 26, 2026 06:08PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Evening in the Coral Sea 237km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
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 | 1668 | 84.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 284 | 14.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 31 | 1.56% |
| 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 Mar 30, 2026 19:44 local time (Pacific/Efate timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) north of Port-Vila, at a depth of 121 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) north of Port-Vila. It is the strongest earthquake near Port-Vila in the past 126 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.
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.
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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-Vila on the afternoon of September 28, 2026 at 16:45 local time (Pacific/Efate). The center of this earthquake was located 388km south of Port-Vila at a depth of 10km 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.
