Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 199 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 09:10 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 7:39 PM (GMT+11) 199 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 · -13.97°, 165.59° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 7:39 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 08:39
Coordinates: -13.969, 165.588

Updates

M 4.9 - 199 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 20, 2026, 09:10 UTC

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