M4.9 earthquake — 115 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 115 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 19, 2026 at 09:25 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.953, 167.046 |
| Time | Oct 19, 09:25 UTC |
| Location | 115 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3bz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 44 km | Oct 17, 07:40 UTC | 80 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 146 km | Oct 15, 13:06 UTC | 157 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| M5.3 | 185 km | Oct 19, 07:55 UTC | 188 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.0 | 192 km | Oct 19, 07:49 UTC | 186 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 196 km | Oct 19, 08:54 UTC | 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 200 km | Oct 19, 10:40 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.