Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck about 199 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, on Saturday evening.

What happened: The quake hit at 6:57 PM CDT Saturday (10:57 AM Sunday local time in Vanuatu). It was shallow, about 10 kilometers deep, with its epicenter offshore in the waters northwest of Port-Olry.

Impacts: Shaking would have been felt near the epicenter, but no damage reports have come in so far and no felt reports were listed. The U.S. Geological Survey lists no tsunami threat from this quake.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay put until it stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards like broken glass, fallen objects, or damaged walls.

- Expect aftershocks — smaller quakes can follow in the hours and days after.

- Stay away from damaged buildings and downed power lines.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 31, 2026.