Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 75 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu, on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 21:19:44 GMT. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 16.7 km. Its epicenter was located at coordinates -14.0586 latitude and 166.8778 longitude.

The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of the energy released at its source. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) consistently measures and reports such seismic events globally, providing crucial data for understanding earthquake activity.