M6.9 Earthquake — 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake was recorded 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct 24, 2026, 2:31:28 AM (2026-10-24T02:31:28.641Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -14.0558, 165.5455.

Measured data

Magnitude: M6.9 (mww)
Exact location: 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Country / region: Vanuatu
Date and time: Oct 24, 2026, 2:31:28 AM (2026-10-24T02:31:28.641Z)
Depth: 10.0 km (shallow)
Coordinates: -14.0558 latitude, 165.5455 longitude
USGS significance score: 732
Status: reviewed-by-source

Earthquake data at a glance

M6.9 · 10.0 km deep · 506 km NW of Port Vila, Vanuatu

Magnitude 6.9 (mww) was reported for this earthquake.

Reported depth: 10.0 km (shallow, 0–70 km).

The epicentre was 506 km NW of Port Vila, Vanuatu.

USGS significance score: 732. USGS calculates this number from magnitude, maximum intensity, felt reports and estimated impact; it is not a risk rating.

No felt reports or intensity data have been published for this event.

General information: magnitude measures the energy released at the source on a logarithmic scale — each whole number is roughly 32 times more energy. Depth is how far below the surface the rupture began. Whether an earthquake is felt, and how strongly, depends on many factors and is best shown by felt reports and intensity data.

Location

The epicentre was located at -14.0558 latitude and 165.5455 longitude, 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.

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