M6.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.4 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 02:27:37 UTC Local time: —

M6.4 earthquake near Sanma on Feb 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M6.4 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu) · 2026-02-14 02:27:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 02:27 UTC, a magnitude M6.4 earthquake occurred near Sanma (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

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

Details

Magnitude

M6.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 02:27:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Sanma

City

Sanma

Source

scedc

Coordinates

-14.89340, 166.60130

Temperature

32.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Port Vila365.1 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Gaua

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 143 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 153 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 222 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM6.1

M6.12026-02-14 02:27:38 UTC8.8 kmSanma M5.62026-02-14 02:27:42 UTC76.4 km M5.22026-02-18 00:45:36 UTC80.5 kmTorba M5.02026-02-18 00:45:37 UTC22.6 kmSanma M5.02026-02-20 14:56:37 UTC76.4 km M5.42026-02-21 16:42:02 UTC76.4 km M4.92026-02-22 01:22:55 UTC56.0 kmLambu M5.02026-02-23 03:12:34 UTC198.6 kmMalampa M4.72026-02-23 03:12:35 UTC197.9 kmMalampa M5.82026-03-06 14:27:43 UTC76.4 km M4.72026-03-10 09:51:19 UTC118.1 kmVanuatu Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥4122

Earlier events M≥552

Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC100.6 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC108.4 kmVanuatu Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:47 UTC109.8 kmVANUATU M5.82025-10-07 22:36:22 UTC177.8 kmVanuatu Islands [Sea: Vanuatu] M5.82025-10-07 22:36:19 UTC174.1 kmVanuatu Islands

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