4.9

Earthquake Details: 213 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

Oct 31, 2026, 09:15:52

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 31, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 31, 2026 at 09:15:52. Epicenter: 213 km W of Sola, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 31, 2026, 20:15:52 GMT+11
UTC
Oct 31, 2026, 09:15:52 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Port Vila
529 km SE
Honiara
780 km NW
Noumea
950 km S
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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 4.84

    geofon:gfz2026viht

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 31, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC
  • USGSM 4.9

    us7000tuhs

    Depth:
    10 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 31, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance369
Latitude-13.7683
Longitude165.5833
Event IDus7000tuhs
Magnitude4.9
Updated:Oct 31, 2026, 09:32:22 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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VanuatuShefaPort Vila (Nearest City)

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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 31, 2026, 09:32 UTC.

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