M6.1 earthquake: Port-Olry, Vanuatu
According to USGS, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Port-Olry, Vanuatu on October 25, 2026. It was recorded at 01:24 PM GMT+11 at a depth of 116 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M6.1
mww · Strong
Depth
116 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
02:24:00 AM
October 25, 2026
Local time
01:24 PM
October 25, 2026 · GMT+11
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 323 km from Port Vila.
- Port Vila · 323 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,574 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on March 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 25, 2026 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu?
The earthquake occurred near Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 14.996° S, 167.304° E, at a depth of 116 km. The nearest town was Port Vila, about 323 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 6.1 (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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.