Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M6.1 earthquake 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at Aug 16, 2026, 03:20 UTC, at a depth of 146 km. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 6.1 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 03:20 UTC |
| Depth | 146.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.498, 167.252 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 5.5 | 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.6 | 105 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.5 | 51 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.6 | 8 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 58 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km S of Sola, Vanuatu | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 154 km | |
| 4.5 | 39 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 179 km | |
| 4.4 | 68 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.7 | 21 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 154 km | |
| 4.4 | 54 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 194 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.