Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 28, 2026, 04:47 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 3:31 PM (GMT+11) 200 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 · -13.74°, 165.70° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 3:31 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 04:31
Coordinates: -13.742, 165.701

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M 5.0 - 200 km W of Sola, VanuatuOct 28, 2026, 04:47 UTC

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