Earthquakes in Vanuatu — November 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during November 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Vanuatu was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 01 November 2026 at 06:26 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Vanuatu monthly average of 16 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 107 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 5 range.
That is 94% below the 16 events Vanuatu averages per month across the 24 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Vanuatu, November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 10.0 | Vanuatu | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Vanuatu in November 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Vanuatu during November 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Vanuatu in November 2026?
A magnitude 5.4 event near Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 01 November 2026.
Other months in Vanuatu
Magnitudes for November 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.