M4.9 earthquake — 69 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 69 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 11, 2026 at 02:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 19 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 | 18.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.926, 169.395 |
| Time | Sep 11, 02:28 UTC |
| Location | 69 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgij |
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 | 210 km | Sep 29, 11:27 UTC | 98 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 251 km | Sep 30, 06:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 257 km | Sep 30, 01:17 UTC | 75 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.3 | 260 km | Sep 29, 03:23 UTC | 76 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 282 km | Sep 29, 10:42 UTC | 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.