M4.6 earthquake — 64 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 64 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on Nov 11, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 43 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 42.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.262, 167.967 |
| Time | Nov 11, 10:57 UTC |
| Location | 64 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000txil |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 215 km | Nov 6, 08:14 UTC | 87 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 248 km | Nov 6, 01:37 UTC | 58 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.