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M4.6 earthquake 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu at Oct 5, 2026, 11:47 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 261 km (162 mi) NNW of Port-Vila. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	4.6 mb
Time	Oct 5, 2026, 11:47 UTC
Depth	35.0 km
Coordinates	-15.697, 167.106
Felt reports	2
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

Port-Vila261 km (162 mi)

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
6.1	25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu	81 km / 50 mi	depth 116 km	Oct 25, 02:24 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.