M4.6 earthquake — 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Nov 2, 2026 at 20:54 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 | -13.807, 165.394 |
| Time | Nov 2, 20:54 UTC |
| Location | 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tv03 |
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 | 4 km | Oct 30, 22:14 UTC | 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 7 km | Oct 28, 02:17 UTC | 220 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.5 | 10 km | Oct 28, 01:39 UTC | 221 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 11 km | Oct 28, 02:13 UTC | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 11 km | Oct 31, 09:18 UTC | 236 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.0 | 15 km | Oct 28, 02:21 UTC | 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.