M6.1 earthquake — 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Aug 16, 2026 at 03:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 187 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M6.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 186.6 km |
| Coordinates | -14.565, 167.242 |
| Time | Aug 16, 03:20 UTC |
| Location | 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl4w |
What this magnitude typically means
A magnitude in this range can cause significant damage near the epicenter, especially to vulnerable buildings. How strongly any given place shakes still depends on distance, depth, and ground conditions. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 245 km | Aug 30, 21:16 UTC | 187 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.