Earthquakes in Vanuatu — June 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during June 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 5 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 85 km.
The month's largest event in Vanuatu was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Vanuatu region on 03 June 2026 at 10:20 UTC. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake radiates roughly 3,788 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Vanuatu monthly average of 13 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 12 recorded the previous month.
57% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 43% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 5 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.6 near Vanuatu region on 03 June at 10 km; M5.4 near Isangel, Vanuatu on 08 June at 60 km; M5.3 near Isangel, Vanuatu on 23 June at 30 km.
That is 44% below the 13 events Vanuatu averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Vanuatu, June 2026
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Vanuatu region | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 5.4 | Isangel, Vanuatu | 59.6 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 5.3 | Isangel, Vanuatu | 30.2 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 160.3 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Isangel, Vanuatu | 168.4 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Isangel, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 157.0 | Vanuatu | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Vanuatu in June 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during June 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Vanuatu in June 2026?
A magnitude 5.6 event near Vanuatu region on 03 June 2026.
Other months in Vanuatu
Magnitudes for June 2026 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.