M6.9 earthquake: Port-Olry, Vanuatu
According to USGS, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Port-Olry, Vanuatu on October 24, 2026. It was recorded at 01:31 PM GMT+11 at a depth of 10 km.
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Magnitude
M6.9
mww · Strong
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:31:28 AM
October 24, 2026
Local time
01:31 PM
October 24, 2026 · GMT+11
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 6 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M6.3.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.8 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 203 km NW | 18 km | USGS | |
| M5.7 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 205 km NW | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 186 km WNW | 11 km | USGS | |
| M5.2 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 202 km NW | 21 km | USGS | |
| M5.1 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 170 km NW | 29 km | USGS | |
| M6.3 | 10 km | Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 170 km NW | 35 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 118 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on October 8, 2009.
- M6.8Sola, Vanuatu · 188 km WNW · 35 kmUSGS
- M6.6Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 195 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
- M6.3Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 197 km NW · 16 kmUSGS
- M6.0Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 186 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.9Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 115 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.7Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 203 km WNW · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.7Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 198 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.7Port-Olry, Vanuatu · 138 km NW · 35 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 24, 2026 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu?
The earthquake occurred near Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 14.056° S, 165.546° E, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 6.9 (strong). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu?
Since this earthquake, 6 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M6.3.