Earthquake report · M 6.0

M6.0 earthquake 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Oct 29, 2026, 02:27 UTC

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 1:21 PM (GMT+11) 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -13.93°, 165.45° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 6.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 1:21 PM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 02:21
Coordinates: -13.931, 165.446

Updates

M 6.0 - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 29, 2026, 02:27 UTC
M 6.0 - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 29, 2026, 02:25 UTC
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M 6.0 - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 28, 2026, 04:27 UTC
M 6.0 - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 28, 2026, 04:25 UTC

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