Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 22.4 km
- Source
- USGS
73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu
M4.9 Earthquake near 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu
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About this earthquake
On October 24, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
336da2064da8bb263833dfbc2036e72d0f0a6a38
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
22.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 19:18:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.02500,
168.79410
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.4 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 New Hebrides Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 58 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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