M4.5 earthquake — 87 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 87 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu on Nov 6, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 247 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 | 246.5 km |
| Coordinates | -18.754, 169.264 |
| Time | Nov 6, 08:14 UTC |
| Location | 87 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000twfu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 87 km | Nov 6, 01:37 UTC | 58 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.