M4.6 earthquake — 152 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 152 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on Jul 11, 2026 at 12:48 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.314, 166.733 |
| Time | Jul 11, 12:48 UTC |
| Location | 152 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000szqj |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 209 km | Jul 24, 14:28 UTC | 47 km ESE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.