M4.9 earthquake — 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 22 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 | 22.4 km |
| Coordinates | -20.025, 168.794 |
| Time | Oct 24, 19:18 UTC |
| Location | 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4ny |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.