M4.8 earthquake — 86 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 86 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.753, 170.071 |
| Time | Sep 9, 19:15 UTC |
| Location | 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 5 km | Sep 9, 17:18 UTC | 81 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 8 km | Sep 8, 00:52 UTC | 92 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.6 | 11 km | Sep 5, 17:02 UTC | 96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 15 km | Sep 9, 17:01 UTC | 76 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 18 km | Sep 5, 21:06 UTC | 95 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 91 km | Sep 3, 13:47 UTC | 65 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.