Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 28, 2026, 02:42 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 1:13 PM (GMT+11) 217 km NW 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 · -13.89°, 165.44° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 1:13 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 02:13
Coordinates: -13.890, 165.440

Updates

M 4.8 - 217 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 28, 2026, 02:42 UTC

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