Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 219 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 24, 2026, 07:06 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 5:52 PM (GMT+11) 219 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 · -13.88°, 165.42° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 5:52 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-24 06:52
Coordinates: -13.878, 165.424

Updates

M 5.0 - 219 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 07:06 UTC

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