Vanuatu earthquake: latest events

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1. 24 Oct 2026 ● New

   M7.2 earthquake strikes west of Sola, Vanuatu; tsunami information issued

   A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 200 km west of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km, and tsunami information has been issued. A separate magnitude 6.9 quake, also at 10 km depth, was recorded about 197 km west-northwest of Port-Olry. Two felt reports have been logged for the larger quake so far.

   M7.2 earthquake · 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu · M6.9 earthquake · 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2. 20 Oct 2026 ● New

   M6.6 earthquake strikes 195 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

   A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 195 km northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km. The event was recorded early on Tuesday. The supplied reports give no information on damage, casualties or tsunami warnings.

   M6.6 earthquake · 195 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.