5.0
Earthquake Details: 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Oct 20, 2026, 00:38:28
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 20, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 20, 2026 at 00:38:28. Epicenter: 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:38:28 GMT+11
- UTC
- Oct 20, 2026, 00:38:28 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmb 5
us6000u3j1
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 20, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance385
Latitude-13.9476
Longitude165.5285
Event IDus6000u3j1
Magnitude5.0
Updated:Oct 20, 2026, 01:10:16 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 20, 2026, 01:10 UTC.
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