M4.8 earthquake — 41 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 41 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on Jul 21, 2026 at 22:33 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 146.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.968, 168.620 |
| Time | Jul 21, 22:33 UTC |
| Location | 41 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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 254 km | Jul 23, 13:21 UTC | 90 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 282 km | Jul 24, 14:28 UTC | 47 km ESE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.