M4.6 earthquake — 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu on Oct 5, 2026 at 11:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.697, 167.106 |
| Time | Oct 5, 11:47 UTC |
| Location | 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000tznh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 125 km | Oct 24, 06:43 UTC | 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 126 km | Oct 23, 22:42 UTC | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 208 km | Oct 24, 16:54 UTC | 153 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 216 km | Oct 24, 04:44 UTC | 161 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 223 km | Oct 24, 09:38 UTC | 169 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 224 km | Oct 24, 03:08 UTC | 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.