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M6.1 Earthquake
◍ 56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu · · updated 8/16/2026, 5:27:58 AM
Severity score
76/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
6.1
Depth
188 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M6.1 recorded8/16/2026, 3:20:24 AM56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/16/2026, 5:27:58 AM
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