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M6.3 Earthquake near 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

UTC time: 2026-10-24 02:35:57 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M6.3

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: USGS

170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

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About this earthquake

On October 24, 2026 at 02:35 UTC, a magnitude M6.3 earthquake occurred near 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

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Magnitude

M6.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-10-24 02:35:57 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-14.04240, 165.86660

Temperature

26.7°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Port Vila487.0 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Suretamatai

Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Gaua

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambae Activity reported

Distance: 259 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Ambrym Activity reported

Distance: 345 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'413 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours23

First 24 hours40

First 72 hours46

Strongest subsequent eventM6.2

M5.32026-10-24 03:05:48 UTC19.7 kmOffshore Vanuatu M5.32026-10-24 03:08:44 UTC16.7 kmVanuatu Islands M5.52026-10-24 03:14:54 UTC18.5 kmVanuatu Islands M5.32026-10-24 03:17:54 UTC37.9 kmVanuatu Islands M5.02026-10-24 03:51:34 UTC7.7 kmVanuatu Islands M5.72026-10-24 04:05:36 UTC36.0 km205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.82026-10-24 04:12:05 UTC33.1 km203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.32026-10-24 04:19:38 UTC48.5 kmVANUATU M5.02026-10-24 04:44:45 UTC13.7 km161 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M5.02026-10-24 04:49:20 UTC36.2 kmVanuatu Islands M4.82026-10-24 05:10:34 UTC57.3 kmVANUATU M5.82026-10-24 05:23:41 UTC18.7 km182 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Comparison of seismic sources

6 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.2 to M6.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

SCEDCM6.310.0 km0.0 km

USGSM6.310.0 km0.0 km

GFZM6.210.0 km11.3 km

BMKGM6.334.0 km17.5 km

EMSCM6.237.0 km3.7 km

GAM6.240.7 km9.7 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#15

Earlier events M≥4224

Earlier events M≥5107

Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.32026-03-30 08:44:13 UTC230.8 km48 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu M7.32026-03-30 08:44:10 UTC208.4 kmVANUATU M7.32026-03-30 08:44:08 UTC216.1 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WSW (az= 251.1) from Quartzsite, AZ M7.32026-03-30 08:44:08 UTC221.5 kmVanuatu Islands M7.32026-03-30 08:44:08 UTC223.6 kmVanuatu Islands

Stats (last 24h)

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