Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 74 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 74 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu at Aug 26, 2026, 19:50 UTC, at a depth of 144 km. The epicentre was 251 km (156 mi) NNW of Port-Vila. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 19:50 UTC |
| Depth | 144.4 km |
| Coordinates | -15.521, 167.856 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 4.9 | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 105 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 101 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 128 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 61 km / 38 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 | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.5 | 51 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 5.2 | 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 154 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.