M4.5 earthquake — 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 17, 2026 at 07:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 145 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 | 145.3 km |
| Coordinates | -13.346, 167.047 |
| Time | Oct 17, 07:40 UTC |
| Location | 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2yz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 120 km | Oct 15, 13:06 UTC | 157 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 190 km | Oct 11, 05:07 UTC | 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 273 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.