Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 128 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 128 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu at Oct 8, 2026, 18:09 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 252 km (157 mi) N of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 8, 2026, 18:09 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.473, 168.428 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 105 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 101 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 6.3 | 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.