M4.5 earthquake — 181 km N of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 181 km N of Sola, Vanuatu on Aug 14, 2026 at 18:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 340 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 340.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.237, 167.458 |
| Time | Aug 14, 18:33 UTC |
| Location | 181 km N of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkrw |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 225 km | Aug 26, 14:25 UTC | 35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.5 | 247 km | Aug 26, 19:50 UTC | 147 km E of Sola, Vanuatu |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.