5.9

Earthquake Details: 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Oct 24, 2026, 08:56:28

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 24, 2026 at 08:56:28. Epicenter: 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 24, 2026, 19:56:28 GMT+11
UTC
Oct 24, 2026, 08:56:28 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

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

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Nearby major cities

Port Vila
509 km SE
Honiara
797 km NW
Noumea
930 km S
Nearby earthquakes · 12
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Agency measurements

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

  • GFZ / GEOFONMw 5.96

    geofon:gfz2026uvmp

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 24, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC
  • USGSM 5.9

    us6000u4lm

    Depth:
    10 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 24, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance536
Latitude-13.9418
Longitude165.6471
Event IDus6000u4lm
Magnitude5.9
Updated:Oct 24, 2026, 11:01:22 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, 11:01 UTC.

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