First published Oct 15, 2026, 9:04:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 9:04:16 PM UTC

M 5.2 earthquake - 157 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

USGS reported a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 157 km west of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km. The supplied report gives coordinates and a tsunami flag of 0.

Why it matters

The report identifies an earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu, but provides no details about effects or consequences.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day M 5.2 earthquake - 157 km W of Sola, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms

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