M4.9 earthquake — 7 km S of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 7 km S of Sola, Vanuatu on Jul 24, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.943, 167.564 |
| Time | Jul 24, 22:39 UTC |
| Location | 7 km S of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000t382 |
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 | 177 km | Aug 10, 12:46 UTC | 173 km ENE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 184 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.