Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Vanuatu on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 2:54 PM CST (8:54 PM local time), centered about 226 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry in northern Vanuatu, at a depth of about 10 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued, and no felt reports or damage reports had been posted at the time of this report.

Impacts: The epicenter sits in a remote stretch of ocean north of the island chain, far from major towns. Shaking would have been light to weak on the nearest islands, and no damage is expected from a quake of this size at this distance.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover and hold on until it stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards such as fallen objects or damaged wiring.

- Expect possible aftershocks and stay clear of damaged structures.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 2, 2026.