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M4.5 Depth: 162.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 62 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2026-04-06 08:19:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 08:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 62 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.5
Depth
162.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 08:19:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.13950, 167.64200
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162.9 km
Intermediate
162.9 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

  • Ambae
    Distance: 35 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Gaua
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
  • Ambrym
    Distance: 134 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
  • Suretamatai
    Distance: 150 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
  • Motlav
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
  • Lopevi
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

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