M4.9 earthquake — 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 19, 2026 at 08:54 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 | -13.956, 165.556 |
| Time | Oct 19, 08:54 UTC |
| Location | 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3bu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 9 km | Oct 19, 10:40 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 12 km | Oct 19, 07:20 UTC | 203 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.3 | 16 km | Oct 19, 07:55 UTC | 188 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.0 | 17 km | Oct 19, 07:49 UTC | 186 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 19 km | Oct 19, 07:00 UTC | 218 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 22 km | Oct 19, 08:12 UTC | 184 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.