6.8

203 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake

Time (UTC)
October 24, 2026 at 02:31:28 AM UTC
Location
-13.9369°, 165.5629°
Depth
16.00 km
Status
reviewed
View on USGS

Epicenter Location

Magnitude
0–1
1–2
2–3
3–4
4–5
5–6
6–7
7–8
8+

Technical Details

Magnitude Type
mww
Stations Used
131
Azimuthal Gap
21.0°
Min Distance
6.689°
RMS
0.990
Network
us
Event Code
6000u4j2

Impact Information

Felt Reports
7
Max Reported Intensity
CDI 4.8
ShakeMap Intensity
MMI 4.7
⚠️ Tsunami Warning
This event may have generated a tsunami
Last Updated
November 7, 2026 at 12:31:15 AM UTC