M4.8 earthquake — 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu on Oct 17, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.512, 168.252 |
| Time | Oct 17, 08:59 UTC |
| Location | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2z9 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 89 km | Oct 11, 05:07 UTC | 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 273 km | Oct 17, 07:40 UTC | 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 294 km | Oct 15, 13:06 UTC | 157 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.