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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 5 km | Oct 27, 10:50 UTC | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 7 km | Nov 1, 07:37 UTC | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 12 km | Nov 1, 11:56 UTC | 176 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.8 | 15 km | Oct 27, 08:55 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.6 | 15 km | Oct 28, 02:59 UTC | 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 16 km | Oct 31, 11:31 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.