| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.850, 169.194 |
| UTC time | 2026-05-16 12:59:30.959 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 94.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.194 and latitude -17.850.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-05-16
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
M 5.4
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 15:58 UTC
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M 4.9
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 15:35 UTC
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M 5.2
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-05-16 14:07 UTC
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M 4.5
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-04-02 03:39 UTC
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M 4.5
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-03-19 06:41 UTC
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M 4.0
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-02-25 19:58 UTC
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M 4.5
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-01-25 09:39 UTC
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M 4.1
Port Vila
Vanuatu · 2026-01-19 08:21 UTC
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