Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 48 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Jul 9, 2026, 08:31 UTC, at a depth of 22 km. The epicentre was 48 km (30 mi) WSW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 9, 2026, 08:31 UTC |
| Depth | 22.4 km |
| Coordinates | -17.898, 167.888 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 104 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.6 | 82 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.