Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 90 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 90 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at May 16, 2026, 13:15 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 90 km (56 mi) ESE of Port-Vila. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 16, 2026, 13:15 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.893, 169.149 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.3 | 111 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 247 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 14 km N of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.8 | 16 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.8 | 61 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 98 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 78 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.5 | 84 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 94 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 92 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.