M4.9 earthquake — 196 km W of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 196 km W of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026 at 11:14 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 | -13.821, 165.734 |
| Time | Oct 24, 11:14 UTC |
| Location | 196 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4m5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 4 km | Oct 24, 06:58 UTC | 195 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 12 km | Oct 24, 06:20 UTC | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 14 km | Oct 24, 08:28 UTC | 209 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 14 km | Oct 23, 22:05 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 14 km | Oct 24, 03:17 UTC | 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 15 km | Oct 20, 00:58 UTC | 197 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.