M4.8 earthquake — 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on Jul 21, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 155 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 155.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.001, 168.579 |
| Time | Jul 21, 22:33 UTC |
| Location | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2c9 |
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.