M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Vanuatu
Port-Olry, Vanuatu —
What happened: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the ocean floor about 203 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The quake hit at 5:05 PM Central Time (10:05 AM Saturday local time) at a depth in the mid-crust.
Impacts: No tsunami threat was reported. Shaking was felt in coastal communities on the islands' north and west sides; no damage reports have come in so far.
What to do:
- Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking
- Check your home for gas, water, and electrical hazards after the shaking stops
- Be ready for aftershocks — they can follow for hours or days
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 23, 2026.
This Message will be forwarded directly to the Operations Department Director Manager at TNW
Our breaking News center team is always here 24/7. Don't hesitate to send Weather News that is breaking in your local Area.