M6.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.1 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 02:27:39 UTC Local time: —

M6.1 earthquake near Sanma on Feb 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M6.1 Earthquake near Sanma (Vanuatu) · 2026-02-14 02:27:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.1 earthquake was recorded near Sanma (Vanuatu) on February 14, 2026 at 02:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M6.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 02:27:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

State

Sanma

City

Sanma

Source

resif

Coordinates

-14.96775, 166.52441

Temperature

32.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (111.6 km)

Regional average: 111.6 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 Vila362.2 kmSE35'901

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Volcanoes nearby

Gaua

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 729 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Vanuatu
Ambae

Distance: 148 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
Suretamatai

Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 921 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·Vanuatu
Motlav

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 411 m ·Vanuatu
Ambrym

Distance: 223 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Vanuatu
Lopevi

Distance: 259 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 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.8

M5.62026-02-14 02:27:42 UTC88.1 km M5.22026-02-18 00:45:36 UTC89.3 kmTorba M5.02026-02-18 00:45:37 UTC34.3 kmSanma M5.02026-02-20 14:56:37 UTC88.1 km M5.42026-02-21 16:42:02 UTC88.1 km M4.92026-02-22 01:22:55 UTC50.2 kmLambu M5.02026-02-23 03:12:34 UTC198.7 kmMalampa M4.72026-02-23 03:12:35 UTC198.3 kmMalampa M5.82026-03-06 14:27:43 UTC88.1 km M4.72026-03-10 09:51:19 UTC124.2 kmVanuatu Islands

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.1 to M6.4.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

NNSNM6.410.0 km11.7 km

USPM6.110.0 km15.8 km

RESIFM6.110.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥4123

Earlier events M≥553

Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.42026-02-14 02:27:37 UTC11.7 kmSanma M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC112.3 km52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M5.92025-05-28 08:57:48 UTC120.1 kmVanuatu Islands M5.92025-05-28 08:57:47 UTC121.5 kmVANUATU M5.82025-10-07 22:36:22 UTC181.2 kmVanuatu Islands [Sea: Vanuatu]

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