M4.5 earthquake — 39 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 39 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Sep 12, 2026 at 15:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 175 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 | 174.8 km |
| Coordinates | -14.712, 167.215 |
| Time | Sep 12, 15:56 UTC |
| Location | 39 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000th0h |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 61 km | Sep 13, 07:19 UTC | 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 155 km | Sep 10, 22:54 UTC | 65 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 185 km | Sep 12, 09:35 UTC | 147 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.