M4.8 earthquake — 65 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 65 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 3, 2026 at 13:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 113 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 | 112.7 km |
| Coordinates | -20.137, 169.306 |
| Time | Sep 3, 13:47 UTC |
| Location | 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 19 km | Sep 2, 21:22 UTC | 82 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 64 km | Sep 1, 18:37 UTC | 118 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 144 km | Aug 28, 08:32 UTC | 109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.