Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 128 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 128 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at May 6, 2026, 12:55 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 128 km (80 mi) W of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 6, 2026, 12:55 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.798, 167.107 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 104 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 166 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 102 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 152 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.6 | 82 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 96 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 67 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.