M4.5 earthquake — 147 km E of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 147 km E of Sola, Vanuatu on Aug 26, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.946, 168.914 |
| Time | Aug 26, 19:50 UTC |
| Location | 147 km E of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 174 km | Aug 25, 16:23 UTC | Vanuatu region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.