M4.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the waters northwest of Port-Olry on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened:

The quake hit at 8:53 a.m. Central Time on Saturday, October 24, 2026, centered about 216 kilometers (roughly 134 miles) northwest of Port-Olry on the island of Espiritu Santo. It struck at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers (roughly 6 miles) below the surface.

Impacts:

No reports of shaking felt on land have come in so far, and no tsunami threat was generated. The epicenter sits offshore in the Coral Sea, away from larger communities.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay clear of windows and heavy objects.

- After shaking stops, check for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks, and damaged wiring before moving around.

- Expect possible aftershocks and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 24, 2026.