M4.8 earthquake — 199 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 199 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 31, 2026 at 23:57 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.875, 165.663 |
| Time | Oct 31, 23:57 UTC |
| Location | 199 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tule |
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 | 2 km | Oct 31, 22:42 UTC | 200 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 4 km | Oct 31, 11:31 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.8 | 4 km | Oct 27, 08:55 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 7 km | Oct 26, 12:13 UTC | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 9 km | Oct 26, 01:22 UTC | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 9 km | Oct 25, 08:41 UTC | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.