Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 166.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Sanma · Sanma
Country overviewVanuatu · Sanma
M4.4 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Sanma (Vanuatu) on September 5, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. At around 166 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. Vanuatu: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
166.3 km
166.3 km — deeper than the regional average (103.8 km)
Regional average: 103.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Ambae Activity reported
Vanuatu
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 88 Catalogue entries
Of 87 other entries for this area and period, 84 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
508
Country (24h)
Vanuatu
3