5.2

Earthquake Details: 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Oct 20, 2026, 06:29:22

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 20, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred on Oct 20, 2026 at 06:29:22. Epicenter: 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.

Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 20, 2026, 17:29:22 GMT+11
UTC
Oct 20, 2026, 06:29:22 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Port Vila
521 km SE
Honiara
787 km NW
Noumea
940 km S
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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • USGSmww 5.2

    us6000u3k5

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 20, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance416
Latitude-13.8570
Longitude165.5874
Event IDus6000u3k5
Magnitude5.2
Updated:Oct 20, 2026, 07:11:40 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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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, 07:11 UTC.

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