Earthquake M 5.0 in the area of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, 21 October 2026, 18:41 UTC
Recorded 6 d ago. Updated 18:06.
- Magnitude
- mb 5.0
- Time (UTC)
- 18:41:04
- Depth
- 10 km
- Coordinates
- 14.121 S 165.578 E
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 18:06
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 was recorded at a depth of 10 km, near Port-Olry, on 21/10 at 18:41 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
Within 50 km of the epicentre, 8 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 5.0). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 26 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 6.6). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 6.6). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 10 km.
An earthquake in this magnitude range is strong enough to be clearly felt by people nearby, and it can make objects move and rattle. Because the rupture happened close to the surface, the shaking tends to be felt more directly than it would be from a deeper event. Earthquakes like this are often followed by smaller aftershocks, as the rock along the fault adjusts to the new stress over the following hours and days. For official guidance, please refer to Protezione Civile and INGV.
It may contain errors: when in doubt, the source figure prevails.
Estimated intensity and seismic zone
- Estimated intensity near the epicentre
- VII
The estimate is indicative and does not replace official surveys.
Aftershocks in the next 72 hours
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