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M7.2 earthquake · 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

· 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu · official USGS data

Magnitude 7.2 at 10 km depth. Tsunami information issued. 2 felt reports.

Location
200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu · Vanuatu live map
Coordinates
13.80°S 165.70°E
Reported
24 Oct 2026, 02:31 UTC
Category
Disaster · Earthquake
Impact
4 of 5 · Major
Situation
Vanuatu earthquake
Magnitude
M7.2 · depth 10 km
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M7.2 earthquake strikes west of Sola, Vanuatu; tsunami information issued

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 200 km west of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km, and tsunami information has been issued. A separate magnitude 6.9 quake, also at 10 km depth, was recorded about 197 km west-northwest of Port-Olry. Two felt reports have been logged for the larger quake so far.

  • M7.2 quake at 10 km depth, about 200 km west of Sola, with tsunami information issued.
  • M6.9 quake at 10 km depth, about 197 km west-northwest of Port-Olry.
  • Two felt reports recorded for the M7.2 event.
Updated 24 Oct 2026, 02:59 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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