M5.2 earthquake: Sola, Vanuatu
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Sola, Vanuatu on October 16, 2026. It was recorded at 12:06 AM GMT+11 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:06:51 PM
October 15, 2026
Local time
12:06 AM
October 16, 2026 · GMT+11
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M6.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 188 km NW | 44 km | USGS | |
| M6.0 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 186 km NW | 49 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 600 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.4 earthquake on October 7, 2009.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 16, 2026 earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
The earthquake occurred near Sola, Vanuatu at 13.888° S, 166.092° E, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M6.0.