Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 56 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 56 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Aug 18, 2026, 07:35 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 57 km (35 mi) SSW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 18, 2026, 07:35 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.237, 168.195 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 102 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.8 | 104 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.