M4.5 earthquake — 219 km W of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 219 km W of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026 at 02:44 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.640, 165.533 |
| Time | Oct 24, 02:44 UTC |
| Location | 219 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tv9q |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 15 km | Oct 31, 09:15 UTC | 213 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 24 km | Nov 2, 20:54 UTC | 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 27 km | Nov 1, 06:26 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 27 km | Nov 1, 12:08 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 27 km | Nov 1, 07:00 UTC | 201 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 29 km | Oct 31, 22:42 UTC | 200 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.