Earthquakes in Vanuatu — July 2025
7 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during July 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 3 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 61 km.
The month's largest event in Vanuatu was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Port-Vila, Vanuatu on 13 July 2025 at 06:16 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Vanuatu monthly average of 12 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 10 recorded the previous month.
71% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 29% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 3 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 18 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Port-Vila, Vanuatu on 13 July at 10 km; M5.1 near Isangel, Vanuatu on 18 July at 10 km; M5.0 near Isangel, Vanuatu on 03 July at 10 km.
That is 44% below the 12 events Vanuatu averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Vanuatu, July 2025
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Isangel, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Isangel, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 185.6 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Sola, Vanuatu | 188.5 | Vanuatu | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Vanuatu in July 2025?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during July 2025, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Vanuatu in July 2025?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Port-Vila, Vanuatu on 13 July 2025.
Other months in Vanuatu
Magnitudes for July 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.