5.0

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

Oct 27, 2026, 09:20:55

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 27, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 2026 at 09:20:55. Epicenter: 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. Reported depth: 10 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 27, 2026, 20:20:55 GMT+11
UTC
Oct 27, 2026, 09:20:55 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
519 km SE
Honiara
787 km NW
Noumea
936 km S
Nearby earthquakes · 12
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Agency measurements

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

  • USGSM 5

    us7000ttfe

    Depth:
    10 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 27, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance385
Latitude-13.9006
Longitude165.5556
Event IDus7000ttfe
Magnitude5.0
Updated:Oct 27, 2026, 09:39:56 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 27, 2026, 09:39 UTC.

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