M4.5 earthquake — 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on Aug 26, 2026 at 15:32 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.811, 167.386 |
| Time | Aug 26, 15:32 UTC |
| Location | 98 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc36 |
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 | 231 km | Sep 5, 23:46 UTC | 71 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.