# M4.8 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu

Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the waters off northern Vanuatu on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 6:52 AM CT, centered about 212 kilometers west-northwest of Port-Olry at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

Impacts: The earthquake struck offshore in the waters near Vanuatu. The USGS has not issued a tsunami threat for this event. No damage reports have come in so far, and shaking intensity details are still being gathered.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking — get under a sturdy table and stay put until the shaking stops.

- If you are near the coast and the shaking feels strong or lasts a long time, move to higher ground until officials give the all-clear.

- Check your home for damage — cracked walls, gas leaks, broken glass — before settling back in.

- Expect aftershocks and stay clear of damaged buildings.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 19, 2026.