Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
M4.7 Earthquake near 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 222 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on October 24, 2026 at 08:20 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
64af83a0e6ea03cee7043466d48242b3e2322e68
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 08:20:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-13.80500,
165.44690
Temperature
26.6°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
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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