M4.6 earthquake — 71 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 71 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 5, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 240 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 240.4 km |
| Coordinates | -18.895, 169.251 |
| Time | Sep 5, 23:46 UTC |
| Location | 71 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000telf |
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 | 138 km | Sep 3, 13:47 UTC | 65 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.6 | 139 km | Sep 5, 17:02 UTC | 96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 144 km | Sep 5, 21:06 UTC | 95 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 155 km | Sep 2, 21:22 UTC | 82 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 187 km | Sep 1, 18:37 UTC | 118 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.