Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake 216 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 24, 2026, 04:39 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 3:19 PM (GMT+11) 216 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 · -13.73°, 165.55° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 3:19 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-24 04:19
Coordinates: -13.732, 165.551

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M 5.3 - 216 km W of Sola, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 04:39 UTC

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