Earthquake · Vanuatu
M6.2 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 29 October 2026 at 21:46 UTC, at a depth of 143 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.2 mww
- When
- 29 October 2026, 21:46 UTC
- Depth
- 143 km
- Location
- 15.19° S, 167.45° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity IV (light)
- Felt reports
- 5 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.2 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 143 km deep it was an intermediate-depth earthquake: felt over a wide area, but less strongly than a shallow one of the same size.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
One earthquake of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since it struck: a magnitude 4.8.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 97 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 31 October 2026, 00:26 |
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