M4.5 earthquake — 51 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 51 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 17, 2026 at 07:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 194 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 | 194.1 km |
| Coordinates | -13.553, 167.213 |
| Time | Oct 17, 07:40 UTC |
| Location | 51 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2yz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 165 km | Nov 1, 11:47 UTC | 165 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 167 km | Nov 1, 11:56 UTC | 176 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 171 km | Oct 31, 23:57 UTC | 199 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 173 km | Nov 1, 07:00 UTC | 201 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 173 km | Oct 31, 22:42 UTC | 200 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 174 km | Nov 1, 07:37 UTC | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.