M4.9 earthquake — 208 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 208 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 | -14.134, 165.379 |
| Time | Oct 21, 15:22 UTC |
| Location | 208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 5 km | Oct 19, 08:21 UTC | 211 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 6 km | Oct 21, 18:40 UTC | 202 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 15 km | Oct 19, 07:20 UTC | 203 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 16 km | Oct 19, 11:52 UTC | 212 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 17 km | Oct 21, 14:35 UTC | 207 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.7 | 17 km | Oct 19, 18:55 UTC | 203 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.