Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 07:11 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 5:29 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 · -13.86°, 165.59° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 5:29 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 06:29
Coordinates: -13.857, 165.587

Updates

M 5.2 - 206 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 20, 2026, 07:11 UTC
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