Earthquake report · M 5.9

M5.9 earthquake 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 25, 2026, 09:03 UTC

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 7:56 PM (GMT+11) 196 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 · -13.94°, 165.65° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 7:56 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-24 08:56
Coordinates: -13.942, 165.647

Updates

M 5.9 - 196 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 2026, 09:03 UTC
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M 5.9 - 196 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 10:59 UTC
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