M4.9 earthquake — 213 km W of Sola, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 213 km W of Sola, Vanuatu on Oct 31, 2026 at 09:15 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 | -13.768, 165.583 |
| Time | Oct 31, 09:15 UTC |
| Location | 213 km W of Sola, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tuhs |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 5 km | Oct 24, 13:53 UTC | 216 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Oct 24, 15:07 UTC | 215 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 11 km | Oct 26, 12:13 UTC | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 12 km | Oct 26, 01:44 UTC | 207 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 12 km | Oct 24, 22:47 UTC | 210 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 12 km | Oct 26, 01:22 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.