M4.9 earthquake — 206 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 206 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 21, 2026 at 15:22 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 | -14.095, 165.418 |
| Time | Oct 21, 15:22 UTC |
| Location | 206 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3uk |
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 | 29 km | Nov 1, 07:37 UTC | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 30 km | Oct 30, 22:14 UTC | 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 32 km | Nov 2, 20:54 UTC | 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.4 | 33 km | Nov 1, 06:26 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 33 km | Nov 1, 12:08 UTC | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 35 km | Oct 31, 11:31 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.