M4.7 earthquake — 21 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 21 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Aug 18, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 154 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 | 153.8 km |
| Coordinates | -14.924, 167.236 |
| Time | Aug 18, 00:47 UTC |
| Location | 21 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn4y |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 55 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.