Update: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude reported near Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct. 24

Published Nov 7, 2026

EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Port-Olry on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 11:14 UTC (22:14 local time). The epicenter was roughly 210 km northwest of Port-Olry, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Last week, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude 5.5 or above have been registered in the area. The biggest, a 7.2 magnitude tremor, shook close to Sola prior to this quake.

The five largest quakes nearby in the last week:

• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.8, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 20
• 6.1, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.0, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 19

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey