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EarthquakesM 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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Generated scores
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- Confidence
- 7/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Primary official sources
- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 5.9 earthquake - 185 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
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