Earthquake report · M 7.2

M7.2 earthquake 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 24, 2026, 02:46 UTC

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 1:31 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 · -13.80°, 165.70° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 7.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 1:31 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-24 02:31
Coordinates: -13.800, 165.700

Updates

M 7.2 - 200 km W of Sola, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 02:46 UTC
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