Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu, on Friday, 24 Jul 2026, at 21:37:56 GMT. The seismic event originated at a depth of 44.637 km, with its epicenter located at coordinates -14.0205, 166.8006.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) detected and reported this earthquake. The USGS monitors and reports on earthquakes globally, utilizing a network of seismograph stations to determine crucial parameters such as magnitude, location, depth, and time of occurrence.

This particular earthquake, occurring off the coast of Vanuatu, represents a significant seismic event in the region.