M4.8 earthquake — 124 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 124 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu on Sep 12, 2026 at 09:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 43 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 43.2 km |
| Coordinates | -13.412, 166.499 |
| Time | Sep 12, 09:35 UTC |
| Location | 124 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgyh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 72 km | Sep 18, 13:57 UTC | 104 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 136 km | Sep 20, 22:51 UTC | 172 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.8 | 158 km | Sep 19, 08:47 UTC | 152 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.7 | 192 km | Sep 16, 09:41 UTC | 6 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.