M4.8 earthquake — 196 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 196 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on Oct 17, 2026 at 04:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 439 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 439.4 km |
| Coordinates | -16.044, -177.728 |
| Time | Oct 17, 04:19 UTC |
| Location | 196 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2xs |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.