M4.8 earthquake — 215 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 215 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026 at 15:07 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.827, 165.515 |
| Time | Oct 24, 15:07 UTC |
| Location | 215 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4ml |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 5 km | Oct 24, 08:22 UTC | 218 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 6 km | Oct 24, 04:49 UTC | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 6 km | Oct 24, 13:53 UTC | 216 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 7 km | Oct 24, 15:19 UTC | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 8 km | Oct 24, 08:20 UTC | 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 9 km | Oct 20, 06:29 UTC | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.