M4.6 earthquake — 22 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 22 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Aug 18, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 158 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 158.3 km |
| Coordinates | -14.912, 167.235 |
| Time | Aug 18, 00:47 UTC |
| Location | 22 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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.