Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 16 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 16 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at May 19, 2026, 14:18 UTC, at a depth of 70 km. The epicentre was 17 km (11 mi) S of Port-Vila. 8 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 19, 2026, 14:18 UTC |
| Depth | 69.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.888, 168.332 |
| Felt reports | 8 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 102 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.8 | 104 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.6 | 82 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 96 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 67 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 14 km N of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 5.7 | 48 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 27 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.