Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 190 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 16:05 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 22, 2026, 5:41 AM (GMT+11) 190 km WNW 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 · -14.12°, 165.58° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 22, 2026, 5:41 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 18:41
Coordinates: -14.121, 165.578

Updates

M 5.0 - 190 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 22, 2026, 16:05 UTC
M 5.0 - 198 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 21, 2026, 21:22 UTC

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