M4.6 earthquake — 94 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 94 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu on Sep 18, 2026 at 13:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 227 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 226.8 km |
| Coordinates | -13.181, 167.042 |
| Time | Sep 18, 13:57 UTC |
| Location | 94 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tib5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 142 km | Sep 20, 22:51 UTC | 172 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.8 | 168 km | Sep 19, 08:47 UTC | 152 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.6 | 169 km | Sep 25, 20:41 UTC | 144 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.