M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Sola (Sol), Torba (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 22:39:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Sola (Sol), Torba (Vanuatu). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 22:39:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Torba

City

Sola (Sol)

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-13.86730, 167.50810

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (104.3 km)

Regional average: 104.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the New Hebrides Plate.

Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Pacific · about 29 km away

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