M4.9 earthquake — 147 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 147 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu on Sep 12, 2026 at 09:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.9 km |
| Coordinates | -13.283, 166.336 |
| Time | Sep 12, 09:35 UTC |
| Location | 147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 108 km | Sep 10, 22:54 UTC | 65 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.4 | 155 km | Sep 5, 12:55 UTC | 67 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.