Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 09:39 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 27, 2026, 8:20 PM (GMT+11) 206 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 · -13.90°, 165.56° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 27, 2026, 8:20 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-27 09:20
Coordinates: -13.901, 165.556

Updates

M 5.0 - 206 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 27, 2026, 09:39 UTC

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