Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 17, 2026, 07:58 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 17, 2026, 6:40 PM (GMT+11) 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu at a depth of 145 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -13.35°, 167.05° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 145
Local time: Oct 17, 2026, 6:40 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-17 07:40
Coordinates: -13.346, 167.047

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M 4.5 - 80 km NW of Sola, VanuatuOct 17, 2026, 07:58 UTC

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