Earthquake report · M 5.4

M5.4 earthquake 245 km from Port-Vila, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 13:57 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 10, 2026, 12:51 AM (GMT+11) 99 km NE of Norsup, 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 · -15.54°, 168.15° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.4
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 10, 2026, 12:51 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 13:51
Coordinates: -15.536, 168.145

Updates

M 5.4 - 99 km NE of Norsup, VanuatuOct 10, 2026, 13:57 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 11:22 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.