Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
187 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
M4.9 Earthquake near 187 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 187 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on October 20, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
1c9027653c066b04f45982cbeabe99df0f9daf6c
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 20:03:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.04790,
165.65980
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 59 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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