M5.0 earthquake — 193 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 193 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 20, 2026 at 00:38 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.028, 165.615 |
| Time | Oct 20, 00:38 UTC |
| Location | 193 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3j1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 4 km | Oct 27, 10:50 UTC | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.5 | 5 km | Oct 24, 00:27 UTC | 195 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 7 km | Oct 24, 19:07 UTC | 193 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.9 | 8 km | Oct 24, 02:31 UTC | 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Oct 26, 04:53 UTC | 182 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M5.9 | 10 km | Oct 24, 08:56 UTC | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.