Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Aug 26, 2026, 15:32 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 99 km (61 mi) W of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 15:32 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.811, 167.386 |
| 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 | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.2 | 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 166 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.