Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M6.2 earthquake 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at Oct 29, 2026, 21:46 UTC, at a depth of 143 km. The epicentre was 298 km (185 mi) NNW of Port-Vila. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 6.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 29, 2026, 21:46 UTC |
| Depth | 142.8 km |
| Coordinates | -15.189, 167.452 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 109 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.