M4.5 earthquake — 36 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 36 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu on Jul 1, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 147 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 147.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.252, 167.363 |
| Time | Jul 1, 17:29 UTC |
| Location | 36 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000taxr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 49 km | Jul 24, 14:28 UTC | 47 km ESE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 89 km | Jul 22, 21:42 UTC | 104 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 109 km | Jul 27, 20:10 UTC | 88 km SE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 132 km | Jul 24, 23:44 UTC | 96 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 143 km | Jul 24, 21:19 UTC | 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M6.0 | 150 km | Jul 24, 21:37 UTC | 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.