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M5.2 Earthquake near 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2026-10-24 03:17:56 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: USGS

202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

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About this earthquake

On October 24, 2026 at 03:17 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near 202 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-10-24 03:17:56 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-13.88050, 165.61610

Temperature

26.6°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Port Vila516.8 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Suretamatai

Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambae Activity reported

Distance: 292 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym Activity reported

Distance: 376 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Tinakula

Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Solomon Islands

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours21

First 24 hours34

First 72 hours40

Strongest subsequent eventM5.9

M5.02026-10-24 03:51:34 UTC24.8 kmVanuatu Islands M5.72026-10-24 04:05:36 UTC6.5 km205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.82026-10-24 04:12:05 UTC3.2 km203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.32026-10-24 04:19:38 UTC17.9 kmVANUATU M5.02026-10-24 04:44:45 UTC42.1 km161 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.02026-10-24 04:49:20 UTC16.2 kmVanuatu Islands M4.82026-10-24 05:10:34 UTC33.2 kmVANUATU M5.82026-10-24 05:23:41 UTC24.2 km182 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M4.52026-10-24 05:35:54 UTC18.0 kmVANUATU M4.52026-10-24 05:37:46 UTC27.8 km175 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.32026-10-24 06:04:16 UTC31.2 km174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M4.62026-10-24 06:20:56 UTC6.4 kmVANUATU

Comparison of seismic sources

6 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

BMKGM5.310.0 km26.7 km

EMSCM5.210.0 km0.0 km

GFZM5.210.0 km21.5 km

ISCM5.210.0 km22.1 km

USGSM5.210.0 km0.0 km

GAM5.352.2 km9.4 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#27

Earlier events M≥456

Earlier events M≥537

Compared since2025-01-26

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.22026-10-24 02:31:53 UTC12.7 km200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu M6.62026-10-20 04:20:37 UTC10.5 km195 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M6.32026-10-24 02:36:01 UTC44.9 kmVanuatu Islands M6.22026-10-19 07:49:05 UTC13.3 kmVanuatu Islands M6.02026-07-24 21:37:56 UTC128.8 kmTorba

Stats (last 24h)

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