Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M5.4 earthquake 109 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 109 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu at Oct 29, 2026, 00:08 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 292 km (181 mi) N of Port-Vila. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	5.4 mww
Time	Oct 29, 2026, 00:08 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-15.121, 168.099
Felt reports	1
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

Port-Vila292 km (181 mi)

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.9	117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu	13 km / 8 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 29, 00:57 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.