5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct. 19

Published Oct 30, 2026

EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.3 magnitude quake hit close to Port-Olry on Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 10:40 UTC (21:40 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 221 km northwest of Port-Olry.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Six earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater were reported in the area last week. The largest, measuring 6.0, occurred in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey