4.8
Earthquake Details: 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
Oct 17, 2026, 08:59:51
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- 1
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 17, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 2026 at 08:59:51. Epicenter: 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 17, 2026, 19:59:51 GMT+11
- UTC
- Oct 17, 2026, 08:59:51 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSM 4.8
us6000u2z9
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 17, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance355
Latitude-15.5117
Longitude168.2516
Event IDus6000u2z9
Magnitude4.8
Updated:Oct 17, 2026, 10:16:05 UTC
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