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M 5.9 earthquake - 185 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.9 earthquake northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at 07:49 UTC on 19 October 2026. The reported depth is 10 km; additional impact details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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  • Affected location: 185 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
  • Magnitude 5.9
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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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