Earthquake of Magnitude 5.0 in Pélol , Vanuatu

Full details of the magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred in Pélol, Vanuatu. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Date (Local Time)	Loading...
Date (UTC)	Feb 18, 2026 00:45 UTC
Magnitude	5.0
Depth	10 km (6.21 miles)
Location	48 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Country	Vanuatu
Region	Sanma
City	Pélol
Coordinates	lat -14.7448, lon 166.7454
Source	usgs

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