M5.1 earthquake — 162 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 162 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.356, 165.741 |
| Time | Oct 25, 01:46 UTC |
| Location | 162 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4r3 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 26 km | Nov 9, 19:27 UTC | 149 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 53 km | Nov 10, 19:54 UTC | 207 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 164 km | Nov 11, 12:45 UTC | 62 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.