M4.9 earthquake — 169 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 169 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026 at 09:38 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 | -14.135, 165.805 |
| Time | Oct 24, 09:38 UTC |
| Location | 169 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4lr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 2 km | Oct 24, 03:08 UTC | 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.3 | 6 km | Oct 24, 06:04 UTC | 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 8 km | Oct 24, 04:44 UTC | 161 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 9 km | Oct 24, 05:37 UTC | 175 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 12 km | Oct 21, 04:23 UTC | 173 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.3 | 12 km | Oct 24, 02:35 UTC | 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.