Earthquake · Vanuatu
M6.4 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 48 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 14 February 2026 at 02:27 UTC, at a depth of 43 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.4 mww
- When
- 14 February 2026, 02:27 UTC
- Depth
- 43 km
- Location
- 14.99° S, 166.62° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity VI (strong)
- Felt reports
- 1 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Tsunami
- The USGS flagged it for possible tsunami. Check the official warning centres
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.4 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 43 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
6 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km in the 30 days after; the largest was a magnitude 5.1.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 60 km W of Luganville, Vanuatu | 22 February 2026, 01:22 |
| 5.0 | 105 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 18 February 2026, 00:45 |
| 4.7 | 49 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 10 March 2026, 09:51 |
| 4.3 | 95 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 18 February 2026, 03:04 |
| 4.2 | 47 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 14 February 2026, 02:58 |
| 4.2 | 147 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 15 March 2026, 07:21 |
Near the coast, strong or long shaking can be followed by a tsunami: see Tsunami warning signs.
Not an official warning service. In an emergency, follow your local authorities.