6.3
Major

M 6.3 earthquake

170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Location
170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Magnitude
6.3
Depth
10.00 km
Time
10/24/2026, 02:35:57
2 hours ago
Coordinates
-14.0424, 165.8666

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What has changed since this earthquake happened, including aftershocks within 50 km of the epicentre.

  1. 8 aftershocks recorded so far

    8 aftershocks have been recorded within 50 km of the epicentre since the mainshock, the strongest a magnitude 5.8. Aftershocks are expected to continue and to decay in frequency over the following days.

  2. Solution reviewed by USGS

    USGS has completed its review of this event. The magnitude of M 6.3, depth of 10 km and epicentre are the reviewed values.

  3. M 6.3 earthquake recorded near 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

    A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 10 km depth (-14.042, 165.867), reported by USGS.

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See all 8 aftershocksThe full sequence on a map, inside the 50 km rupture zone

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