Strong earthquake · August 16, 2026
M 6.1 Earthquake, 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.1 (mww) earthquake struck 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on August 16, 2026 at 03:20 UTC, at a depth of about 146 km (91 mi), according to the USGS. 1 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Sep 18, 2026, 6:50 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.1 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Aug 16, 2026, 2:20 PM GMT+11 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Aug 15, 2026, 11:20 PM EDT |
| Location | 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| Coordinates | 14.498° S, 167.252° E |
| Depth | 146.0 km (90.7 mi), intermediate |
| Felt reports | 1 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 3.4 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 4.1 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl4w |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000tl4w. Last updated by the USGS Sep 18, 2026, 22:50:23 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.0 | 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.6 | 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 6.0 | 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 220 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.8 | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.5 | 221 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 184 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.8 | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 11.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 154 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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