M4.7 earthquake — 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 11, 2026 at 05:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.6 km |
| Coordinates | -14.733, 168.070 |
| Time | Oct 11, 05:07 UTC |
| Location | 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1il |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 90 km | Oct 9, 13:51 UTC | 99 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
| M6.3 | 91 km | Oct 8, 09:00 UTC | 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 147 km | Oct 5, 11:47 UTC | 21 km S of Luganville, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.