M4.9 earthquake — 86 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 86 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 13, 2026 at 19:41 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 | -20.201, 168.834 |
| Time | Sep 13, 19:41 UTC |
| Location | 86 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000th81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 124 km | Sep 9, 20:21 UTC | 164 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 125 km | Sep 9, 17:01 UTC | 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 137 km | Sep 9, 19:15 UTC | 83 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 137 km | Sep 9, 17:18 UTC | 86 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 141 km | Sep 8, 00:52 UTC | 92 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 153 km | Sep 11, 02:28 UTC | 69 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.