5.3

Earthquake Details: 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Oct 24, 2026, 06:04:16

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred on Oct 24, 2026 at 06:04:16. Epicenter: 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 24, 2026, 17:04:16 GMT+11
UTC
Oct 24, 2026, 06:04:16 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
486 km SE
Honiara
819 km NW
Noumea
909 km S
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M6.9197 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuBeforeM6.3170 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuBeforeM5.3off the coast of VanuatuBeforeM5.2202 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuBeforeM5.7205 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuBeforeM5.8203 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuBeforeM5.3216 km W of Sola, VanuatuBeforeM5.8182 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuBeforeM5.555 km NNE of Port-Olry, VanuatuAfterM5.9196 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuAfterM6.125 km ENE of Port-Olry, VanuatuAfterM5.4205 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuAfter

Agency measurements

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

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 5.27

    geofon:gfz2026uvgy

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 24, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC
  • USGSM 5.3

    us6000u4kj

    Depth:
    10 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 24, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance432
Latitude-14.1278
Longitude165.7535
Event IDus6000u4kj
Magnitude5.3
Updated:Oct 24, 2026, 06:23:43 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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VanuatuShefaPort Vila (Nearest City)

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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 24, 2026, 06:23 UTC.

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