Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 207 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 16:41 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 22, 2026, 1:35 AM (GMT+11) 207 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -14.01°, 165.47° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 22, 2026, 1:35 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 14:35
Coordinates: -14.007, 165.468

Updates

M 4.9 - 207 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 21, 2026, 16:41 UTC

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