Port-Olry, Vanuatu —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the ocean northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at 1:27 PM Central Time today, November 9. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake about 149 kilometers, or roughly 93 miles, northwest of Port-Olry, at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles, below the surface.

Impacts:

The quake struck in a remote stretch of ocean off the northern coast of Vanuatu, and no shaking was reported on land. The U.S. Geological Survey has received no felt reports, and no damage has been reported. No tsunami warning was issued.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries, watch for hazards like broken glass and damaged gas lines, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the minutes and hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 9, 2026.