Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Jul 21, 2026, 22:33 UTC, at a depth of 151 km. The epicentre was 41 km (25 mi) SE of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 21, 2026, 22:33 UTC |
| Depth | 151.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.992, 168.594 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 102 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 60 km / 38 mi | depth 69 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 | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 102 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.