M4.8 earthquake — 61 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 61 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 3, 2026 at 13:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 114 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 | 113.7 km |
| Coordinates | -20.099, 169.303 |
| Time | Sep 3, 13:47 UTC |
| Location | 61 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdz8 |
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 | 75 km | Sep 9, 17:01 UTC | 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 86 km | Sep 5, 21:06 UTC | 95 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 87 km | Sep 9, 19:15 UTC | 83 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 88 km | Sep 9, 17:18 UTC | 86 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 91 km | Sep 8, 00:52 UTC | 92 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.6 | 95 km | Sep 5, 17:02 UTC | 96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.