M4.7 earthquake — 158 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 158 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 9, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 91 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 90.8 km |
| Coordinates | -20.866, 169.846 |
| Time | Sep 9, 20:21 UTC |
| Location | 158 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg5p |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 127 km | Sep 27, 02:22 UTC | 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 127 km | Sep 26, 08:54 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 128 km | Sep 26, 09:08 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 134 km | Sep 26, 07:22 UTC | 84 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 137 km | Sep 26, 01:17 UTC | 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M6.6 | 137 km | Sep 25, 21:23 UTC | 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.