Calamity
LowEarthquakesCalamity Score: 8

Earthquakes in Vanuatu

VanuatuEMSC

Right now

The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 71 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.

Reported by EMSC today.

It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 21 July 2026. The last comparable one was on 5 September 2026. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

EMSC reported: VANUATU

EMSC recorded magnitude 4.9 at a depth of 19 km.

The seismic region given by the source is VANUATU.

Nearby, since 21 July 2026

How we know

One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 8 out of 100, at 63 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)8 / 100
Our confidence63%
Coordinates-18.9259, 169.3953
Nearest CityPort-Vila (175 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-09-11T02:28:13.071Z
Sourcehttps://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260911_0000035

Score Breakdown

18
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
9
historical

Technical Details

Mag4.9
Depth18.7
MagTypemb
RegionVANUATU
AuthNEIC
SourceId2058684

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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