Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:09 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 27, 2026, 9:50 PM (GMT+11) 191 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 · -14.01°, 165.65° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 27, 2026, 9:50 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-27 10:50
Coordinates: -14.007, 165.648

Updates

M 5.2 - 191 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 27, 2026, 11:09 UTC

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