M4.7 Depth: 78.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Port Vila, Shefa (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 14:18:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 14:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Port Vila, Shefa (Vanuatu). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

78.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 14:18:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Shefa

City

Port Vila

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.83000, 168.33000

Temperature

26.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

78 km

78 km — shallower than the regional average (111.2 km)

Regional average: 111.2 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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