Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
212 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
M4.8 Earthquake near 212 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 11:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 212 km WNW 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
83cf7846169c7d78d18b7c59f11d0f6b4fd0dd87
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-19 11:52:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-13.99270,
165.41900
Temperature
26.0°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 82 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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