4.9
Earthquake Details: 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
Oct 23, 2026, 22:42:51
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 23, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 2026 at 22:42:51. Epicenter: 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 24, 2026, 09:42:51 GMT+11
- UTC
- Oct 23, 2026, 22:42:51 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 4.9
us6000u4hr
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 23, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance369
Latitude-15.4328
Longitude168.2523
Event IDus6000u4hr
Magnitude4.9
Updated:Oct 23, 2026, 23:02:24 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 23, 2026, 23:02 UTC.
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