Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck in the ocean northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. What happened: The quake hit at 4:18 AM CT on Saturday, October 31, centered about 236 kilometers (147 miles) northwest of Port-Olry at a depth of about 10 kilometers (roughly 6 miles) below the surface. Impacts: The earthquake occurred offshore in a remote stretch of ocean, well away from towns on Vanuatu's islands. No felt reports were listed by the USGS, and no tsunami threat was issued for this quake. No damage reports were available at the time of this report. What to do: If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall, and check for hazards like broken glass or gas leaks once the shaking ends. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead. Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 31, 2026.