M4.4 earthquake — 67 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 67 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Sep 5, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 166 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 166.3 km |
| Coordinates | -14.435, 167.140 |
| Time | Sep 5, 12:55 UTC |
| Location | 67 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tejc |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.