First published Oct 24, 2026, 4:43:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 4:43:15 AM UTC

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M 5.8 earthquake - 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake 203 km northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km. The source also reports coordinates, a green PAGER alert, MMI 0 instrumental intensity and significance 518; additional impact details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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Affected location: 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Magnitude 5.8
Depth 10 km

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