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M5.2 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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Part of an earthquake sequence. Largest event: M6.3 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu.
Summary
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 211 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 19 Oct 2026, 08:21 UTC, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.2 (mb) (USGS)
- Depth
- 10 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 19 Oct 2026, 08:21 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- 211 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu (USGS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 211 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, depth 10 km.
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 19 Oct 2026, 08:21 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.2 (mb) at 10 km depth.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
How this page is made
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