M4.9 earthquake — 118 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 118 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 | -12.934, 167.032 |
| Time | Oct 19, 09:25 UTC |
| Location | 118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 186 km | Nov 9, 19:27 UTC | 149 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 271 km | Nov 9, 05:16 UTC | 26 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M4.6 | 274 km | Nov 10, 04:30 UTC | 65 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M6.4 | 280 km | Nov 9, 03:34 UTC | 30 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
| M5.2 | 284 km | Nov 10, 03:37 UTC | 19 km WSW of Lata, Solomon Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.