M7.2 earthquake: Sola, Vanuatu
According to USGS, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near Sola, Vanuatu on October 24, 2026. It was recorded at 01:31 PM GMT+11 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M7.2
mwp · Major
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:31:53 AM
October 24, 2026
Local time
01:31 PM
October 24, 2026 · GMT+11
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 289 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on October 8, 2009.
- M6.8Sola, Vanuatu · 188 km WNW · 35 kmUSGS
- M6.7Sola, Vanuatu · 104 km W · 28 kmUSGS
- M6.6Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 195 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
- M6.3Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 197 km NW · 16 kmUSGS
- M6.3Sola, Vanuatu · 118 km WNW · 29 kmUSGS
- M6.2Sola, Vanuatu · 116 km WNW · 33 kmUSGS
- M6.2Sola, Vanuatu · 112 km WNW · 36 kmUSGS
- M6.0Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 186 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 24, 2026 earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
The earthquake occurred near Sola, Vanuatu at 13.800° S, 165.700° E, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
USGS reported a magnitude of mwp 7.2 (major). 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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.