Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck in the ocean northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, early Tuesday morning Central time.

What happened:

The quake hit at 4:20 AM Central Time on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, centered about 206 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the tremor in the South Pacific waters north of Vanuatu's Espiritu Santo island.

Impacts:

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake, and no damage reports were available at the time of this report. The quake struck well offshore, far from the nearest towns.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries and watch for hazards like broken glass or damaged power lines.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours and days after a quake of this size.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away as a precaution.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 27, 2026.