Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 14 km N of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 14 km N of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at May 22, 2026, 00:07 UTC, at a depth of 71 km. The epicentre was 14 km (9 mi) N of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 22, 2026, 00:07 UTC |
| Depth | 70.8 km |
| Coordinates | -17.608, 168.300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.6 | 82 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.7 | 49 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 67 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.