M4.6 earthquake — 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026 at 06:20 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.823, 165.621 |
| Time | Oct 24, 06:20 UTC |
| Location | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4kt |
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 20, 06:29 UTC | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 6 km | Oct 23, 22:05 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 6 km | Oct 24, 03:17 UTC | 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.8 | 9 km | Oct 24, 04:12 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Oct 22, 12:22 UTC | 200 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.7 | 11 km | Oct 24, 04:05 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.