First published Oct 20, 2026, 6:47:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 6:47:15 AM UTC

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M 5.3 earthquake - 209 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 209 km northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at coordinates -13.9011, 165.5203 and a depth of 10 km. The source reports no impacts or tsunami alert.

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Affected location: 209 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Magnitude 5.3
Depth 10 km

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The report provides the earthquake’s magnitude, location, depth, and a USGS tsunami flag of 0, but does not describe impacts.

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