Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 29, 2026, 01:13 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 29, 2026, 11:57 AM (GMT+11) 117 km E 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 · -15.02°, 168.16° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 29, 2026, 11:57 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-29 00:57
Coordinates: -15.023, 168.164

Updates

M 4.9 - 117 km E of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 29, 2026, 01:13 UTC

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