Isangel, Vanuatu — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck in the waters southwest of Isangel, Vanuatu, on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 2:18 p.m. Central Time, centered about 73 kilometers southwest of Isangel at a depth of about 22 kilometers. The shaking was centered offshore in the southern Vanuatu island chain, in the South Pacific.

Impacts: No tsunami warning was issued for this quake, and no damage reports were listed by the Geological Survey in its initial review. People near the epicenter may have felt light to moderate shaking, and residents should stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.

- Stay away from damaged buildings, downed power lines, and unstable slopes.

- Check on neighbors, especially anyone who may need help, and be ready for aftershocks.

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