Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 84 km SSE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 84 km SSE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu at May 6, 2026, 01:12 UTC, at a depth of 33 km. The epicentre was 121 km (75 mi) NNW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 6, 2026, 01:12 UTC |
| Depth | 32.9 km |
| Coordinates | -16.790, 167.753 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 73 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 102 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 58 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 191 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 67 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 181 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.