5.0

101 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2026-02-18 00:45:29 UTC (1 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.0 mb
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-14.2467°N
166.6113°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9we
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
385
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
1.323°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-18 04:53:58 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.0 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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