Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 256 km from Port-Vila, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 23, 2026, 23:02 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 9:42 AM (GMT+11) 115 km NE of Norsup, 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 · -15.43°, 168.25° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 9:42 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-23 22:42
Coordinates: -15.433, 168.252

Updates

M 4.9 - 115 km NE of Norsup, VanuatuOct 23, 2026, 23:02 UTC

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Port-Vila · 256 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:11 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.