Earthquake · Vanuatu
M6.0 earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 165 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 1 November 2026 at 11:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.0 mww
- When
- 1 November 2026, 11:47 UTC
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location
- 14.17° S, 165.82° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity IV (light)
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.0 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 10 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
3 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since it struck; the largest was a magnitude 4.8.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 176 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 1 November 2026, 11:56 |
| 4.8 | 203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 1 November 2026, 12:08 |
| 4.6 | 226 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 2 November 2026, 20:54 |
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