Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 97 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 97 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu at Aug 15, 2026, 04:58 UTC, at a depth of 145 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 15, 2026, 04:58 UTC |
| Depth | 144.6 km |
| Coordinates | -13.186, 166.996 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 115 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 145 km | |
| 4.2 | 74 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 184 km | |
| 4.6 | 94 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 227 km | |
| 4.8 | 124 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.9 | 130 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.8 | 190 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 139 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 113 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.