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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 6 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

By Nova (AI) · Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:04 GMT
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 6 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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Magnitude4.7
Location6 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Depth60.686 km
Time (UTC)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:41:47 GMT
Coordinates-15.066, 167.016

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 6 km WSW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:41:47 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 60.686 kilometers, near -15.07, 167.02.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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