M4.5 earthquake — 58 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 58 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Jul 20, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 158 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 | 158.5 km |
| Coordinates | -14.567, 167.313 |
| Time | Jul 20, 12:53 UTC |
| Location | 58 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1xp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 242 km | Aug 10, 12:46 UTC | 173 km ENE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 252 km | Aug 10, 11:50 UTC | 180 km NE of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.