M4.9 earthquake — 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 29, 2026 at 00:57 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 | -15.023, 168.164 |
| Time | Oct 29, 00:57 UTC |
| Location | 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttvn |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 13 km | Oct 29, 00:08 UTC | 109 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 47 km | Oct 23, 22:42 UTC | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
| M6.1 | 92 km | Oct 25, 02:24 UTC | 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.5 | 104 km | Oct 24, 06:43 UTC | 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 256 km | Oct 24, 16:54 UTC | 153 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 258 km | Oct 26, 15:08 UTC | 154 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.