Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 78 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 78 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu at Aug 26, 2026, 22:04 UTC, at a depth of 255 km. The epicentre was 171 km (106 mi) SE of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 22:04 UTC |
| Depth | 255.3 km |
| Coordinates | -18.849, 169.428 |
| 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 | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.7 | 79 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 243 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.