Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 157 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 13:27 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 12:06 AM (GMT+11) 157 km W of Sola, 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 · -13.89°, 166.09° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 12:06 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 13:06
Coordinates: -13.888, 166.092

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M 5.2 - 157 km W of Sola, VanuatuOct 15, 2026, 13:27 UTC

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