Tsunami Warnings in Vanuatu
Tsunami Warnings for Vanuatu (Melanesia) come from Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Disaster Management Office. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Port Vila.
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At a glance
- countryVanuatu · Oceania
- reference cityPort Vila (-17.73, 168.32)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilevolcano, earthquake, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, coastal, epidemic
What counts as a tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings are issued by regional warning centres after a large undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. A warning means waves are expected; the first wave is often not the largest, and wave arrival times are published per coastal segment. Natural warning signs - strong shaking, a sudden sea retreat, a loud roar - mean leave immediately without waiting for an official message.
Who issues tsunami warnings in Vanuatu
- meteoVanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
- civilNational Disaster Management Office
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Vanuatu
- Move inland and at least 30 m above sea level, on foot, immediately.
- Stay away for hours: wave trains continue long after the first wave.
- Do not return to the coast until the all-clear from the official warning centre.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Vanuatu: NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues tsunami warnings in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Disaster Management Office. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Vanuatu?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live tsunami warnings for Vanuatu?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Port Vila from NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.