M4.9 earthquake — 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 9, 2026 at 19:15 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 | -19.704, 170.013 |
| Time | Sep 9, 19:15 UTC |
| Location | 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg51 |
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 | 205 km | Sep 26, 09:08 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 205 km | Sep 26, 08:54 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 219 km | Sep 26, 13:48 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 219 km | Sep 30, 06:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.1 | 222 km | Sep 27, 02:22 UTC | 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 223 km | Sep 26, 07:22 UTC | 84 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.