M4.9 earthquake — 187 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 187 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 20, 2026 at 20:03 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 | -14.048, 165.660 |
| Time | Oct 20, 20:03 UTC |
| Location | 187 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3pq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 2 km | Oct 19, 07:49 UTC | 186 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.3 | 8 km | Oct 19, 07:55 UTC | 188 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 10 km | Oct 19, 10:40 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.3 | 10 km | Oct 20, 04:20 UTC | 197 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 10 km | Oct 19, 08:12 UTC | 184 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 11 km | Oct 20, 11:40 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.