Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 60 km from Port-Vila, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 30, 2026, 01:29 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 30, 2026, 10:04 AM (GMT+11) 59 km SW of Port-Vila, 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 · -18.13°, 167.93° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 30, 2026, 10:04 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-29 23:04
Coordinates: -18.132, 167.935

Updates

M 4.6 - 59 km SW of Port-Vila, VanuatuOct 30, 2026, 01:29 UTC
M 4.6 - 59 km SW of Port-Vila, VanuatuOct 29, 2026, 23:57 UTC

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