M 5.2 Earthquake Strikes 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 45 km northeast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at a depth of 160 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Vanuatu. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 5.2 mww earthquake struck 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, on 2026-06-28 at 12:25:45 UTC. The event was recorded at latitude -14.7852, longitude 167.4024, with a depth of 160.295 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered 45 km northeast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. Coordinates are 14.7852°S, 167.4024°E. At 160 km depth, this is classified as a deep earthquake (>70 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were available. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami field: 0) and no alert level assigned.
What You Should Know
This was a moderate earthquake. Deep events like this are less likely to cause surface damage but can still be felt over wide areas.
Source
USGS Event Page - Data from USGS
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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