M4.5 earthquake — 75 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 75 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 5, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 243 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 242.5 km |
| Coordinates | -18.859, 169.231 |
| Time | Sep 5, 23:46 UTC |
| Location | 75 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 | 247 km | Sep 26, 09:08 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 248 km | Sep 26, 08:54 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 256 km | Sep 26, 13:48 UTC | 86 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 265 km | Sep 26, 12:14 UTC | 76 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.9 | 266 km | Sep 25, 23:32 UTC | 78 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 268 km | Sep 26, 09:10 UTC | 78 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.