Earthquakes in Vanuatu — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 35 km.
The month's largest event in Vanuatu was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Luganville, Vanuatu on 05 October 2026 at 11:47 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 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 23 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 92% below the 13 events Vanuatu averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Vanuatu, October 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Luganville, Vanuatu | 35.0 | Vanuatu | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Vanuatu in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Vanuatu in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Luganville, Vanuatu on 05 October 2026.
Other months in Vanuatu
Magnitudes for October 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.