Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 166 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 166 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Sep 12, 2026, 14:28 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 166 km (103 mi) WSW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 12, 2026, 14:28 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.310, 166.863 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 104 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km |
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