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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes east of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Original: π 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu π Thu 29 Oct 2026 00:57 UTC π M4.9 Earthquake π’ Light π Magnitude: 4.9 π Depth: 10 km β
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded early on 29 October 2026, about 117 kilometres east of Port-Olry in Vanuatu, at a shallow depth of roughly 10 kilometres. Shallow quakes of this size are typically felt lightly on nearby islands and are unlikely to cause significant damage. No injuries or damage have been reported, and no tsunami warning has been issued.
Why now: Light earthquakes in seismically active Vanuatu are routinely reported and monitored for aftershock risk.
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