M4.4 earthquake — 71 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 71 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on Aug 9, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 201 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 | 200.9 km |
| Coordinates | -13.298, 167.261 |
| Time | Aug 9, 07:05 UTC |
| Location | 71 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjde |
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 | 105 km | Aug 14, 18:33 UTC | 165 km N of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 179 km | Aug 10, 12:46 UTC | 173 km ENE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 181 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.