Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 68 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Sep 15, 2026, 04:10 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 69 km (43 mi) WNW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 15, 2026, 04:10 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.506, 167.713 |
| 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 | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 53 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 69 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.