M4.6 Depth: 108.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 22:30:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Sanma (Vanuatu). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

108.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 22:30:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Sanma

City

Sanma

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-14.66480, 167.13640

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

108.4 km

108.4 km — close to the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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