M4.6 Depth: 126.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 03:04:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Sanma (Vanuatu) on July 12, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

126.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 03:04:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Sanma

City

Sanma

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-15.08870, 167.33550

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

126.1 km

126.1 km — close to the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the New Hebrides Plate.

Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 117 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Ambae

Distance: 63 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 144 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 154 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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