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M4.9 earthquake 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 73 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu at Oct 24, 2026, 19:18 UTC, at a depth of 22 km. The epicentre was 259 km (161 mi) S of Port-Vila.

Details

Magnitude4.9 mb
TimeOct 24, 2026, 19:18 UTC
Depth22.4 km
Coordinates-20.025, 168.794
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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