Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 72 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 72 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu at May 21, 2026, 11:43 UTC, at a depth of 249 km. The epicentre was 214 km (133 mi) N of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 21, 2026, 11:43 UTC |
| Depth | 248.9 km |
| Coordinates | -15.829, 168.030 |
| 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 | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 101 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 128 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 6.3 | 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.5 | 51 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 72 km / 44 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 154 km | |
| 4.3 | 74 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.7 | 52 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 176 km | |
| 4.4 | 69 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.5 | 41 km ESE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 143 km | |
| 4.5 | 36 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.7 | 58 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 191 km | |
| 4.4 | 83 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 193 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.