Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 detected near Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct. 27

Published Oct 27, 2026

EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.2 magnitude quake hit close to Port-Olry on Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor jolted the area at 10:50 UTC (21:50 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 191 km northwest of Port-Olry.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, there have been eight tremors of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 7.2 magnitude earthquake registered close to Sola on Oct. 24.

The top five nearby quakes last week:

• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.9, west-northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 5.9, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 5.8, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey