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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes 56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes 56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
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Magnitude6.1
Location56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Depth188.148 km
Time (UTC)Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:20:24 GMT
Coordinates-14.547, 167.193
Felt reports1
PAGER alertGREEN

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:20:24 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 188.148 kilometers, near -14.55, 167.19.

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

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