Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 01:10 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 11:38 AM (GMT+11) 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -13.95°, 165.53° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 11:38 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 00:38
Coordinates: -13.948, 165.529

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