A strong and shallow earthquake hit the Vanuatu region at 01:28 UTC on March 27, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 18 km (11.2 miles).
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit Vanuatu at 14:33 UTC on January 23, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 37.2 km (23.1 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 32 km (19.8 miles).
The Ambrym volcano in Vanuatu has transitioned from minor unrest to a minor eruption state over the weekend, leading authorities to raise the Volcanic Alert Level from 1 to 3 on January 14, 2024. The eruption is occurring inside the Benbow crater, with a designated Danger Zone B extending approximately 2 km (1.2 miles) around Benbow and 4 km (2.4 miles) around Marum craters.
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.1 hit Vanuatu at 12:56 UTC on December 7, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 48.4 km (30 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.9 at a depth of 32 km (20 miles).
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit Vanuatu at 04:47 UTC (15:47 LT) on November 22, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 22.5 km (14 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles); BMKG M7.0 at a depth of 12 km (7.5 miles).
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the coast of Vanuatu at 04:32 UTC on October 29, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 80 km (50 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
The center of Tropical Cyclone “Lola” approached the islands of Maewo, Pentecost, and Ambae in Vanuatu at around 12:00 UTC on October 24, 2023, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph). A Red Alert is now in effect for Torba, Sanma, Penama, Malampa, and Shefa, and a Blue alert for Tafea Province.
Tropical Cyclone “Lola” formed on October 21, 2023, as the first named storm of the 2023/24 South Pacific cyclone season. It formed 10 days before the official start of the season. The cyclone is intensifying as it moves south toward Vanuatu.
The Yasur volcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu is experiencing a sustained high activity level, with recent satellite data revealing significant gas and ash emissions. Powerful eruptions ejecting rocks and volcanic bombs have been reported, posing serious risks to the local populace and visitors.
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Vanuatu at 14:40 UTC on September 28, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 127.5 km (79 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 126 km (78 miles).
