M4.9 earthquake — 190 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 190 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 20, 2026 at 11:40 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 | -13.948, 165.709 |
| Time | Oct 20, 11:40 UTC |
| Location | 190 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3li |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 21 km | Nov 10, 19:54 UTC | 207 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 42 km | Nov 9, 19:27 UTC | 149 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 178 km | Nov 11, 12:45 UTC | 62 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.