M4.8 earthquake — 176 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 176 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Nov 1, 2026 at 11:56 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 | -14.078, 165.767 |
| Time | Nov 1, 11:56 UTC |
| Location | 176 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tupp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.6 | 4 km | Oct 28, 02:59 UTC | 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 7 km | Oct 26, 04:53 UTC | 182 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.0 | 12 km | Nov 1, 11:47 UTC | 165 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 14 km | Oct 25, 20:30 UTC | 167 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 15 km | Nov 1, 07:37 UTC | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 15 km | Oct 27, 10:06 UTC | 184 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.