M4.6 earthquake — 73 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 73 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on Sep 29, 2026 at 15:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 197 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 | 197.5 km |
| Coordinates | -16.382, 168.041 |
| Time | Sep 29, 15:20 UTC |
| Location | 73 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0iv |
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 | 99 km | Oct 17, 08:59 UTC | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.