Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
M4.9 Earthquake near 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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About this earthquake
On October 26, 2026 at 01:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. 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
6f79d1771297e04eb933892391e8eb08d0af117f
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-26 01:22:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-13.88030,
165.58310
Temperature
26.4°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 63 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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