M4.6 earthquake — 104 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 104 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on Sep 18, 2026 at 13:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 191 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 191.3 km |
| Coordinates | -13.068, 167.059 |
| Time | Sep 18, 13:57 UTC |
| Location | 104 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tib5 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 82 km | Sep 12, 09:35 UTC | 147 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 184 km | Sep 12, 15:56 UTC | 39 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 222 km | Sep 16, 09:41 UTC | 6 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 243 km | Sep 13, 07:19 UTC | 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.3 | 274 km | Sep 12, 22:40 UTC | 31 km ESE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.