Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 44 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 44 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu at Sep 17, 2026, 19:07 UTC, at a depth of 117 km. The epicentre was 274 km (170 mi) NNW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 19:07 UTC |
| Depth | 116.8 km |
| Coordinates | -15.380, 167.551 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 5.5 | 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.9 | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 105 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 101 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 128 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 6.3 | 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.5 | 51 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 142 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.