M4.9 earthquake — 236 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 236 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 31, 2026 at 09:18 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 | -13.789, 165.295 |
| Time | Oct 31, 09:18 UTC |
| Location | 236 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tuht |
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 | 15 km | Oct 30, 22:14 UTC | 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.5 | 15 km | Oct 28, 01:39 UTC | 221 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.6 | 17 km | Oct 25, 16:25 UTC | 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.2 | 18 km | Oct 28, 02:17 UTC | 220 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 19 km | Oct 24, 15:19 UTC | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 19 km | Oct 28, 02:13 UTC | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.