Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck north of Vanuatu late Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 11:23 PM CDT (4:23 AM UTC Wednesday), centered about 173 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry in northern Vanuatu, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

Impacts: Shaking was felt across northern Vanuatu, including the Espiritu Santo area. No damage or injuries have been reported so far, and no tsunami threat has been issued for this quake.

What to do:

- If you felt strong shaking: drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.

- Check your home for cracked walls, fallen items, or gas smells before turning things back on.

- Stay alert for aftershocks — smaller quakes can follow a shallow one like this.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 20, 2026. Reported by TNW News.