Strong earthquake · October 28, 2026
M 6.0 Earthquake, 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.0 (mww) earthquake struck 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on October 28, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, at a depth of about 10 km (6 mi), according to the USGS. 1 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.0 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Oct 28, 2026, 1:21 PM GMT+11 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Oct 27, 2026, 10:21 PM EDT |
| Location | 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| Coordinates | 13.931° S, 165.446° E |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 1 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 1 |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttlm |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us7000ttlm. Last updated by the USGS Oct 28, 2026, 04:44:31 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 | 13 min ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.6 | 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 2 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 220 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 2 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.8 | 217 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 3 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.5 | 221 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 3 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 191 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 18 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 184 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 19 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 206 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 19 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.8 | 196 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu PAGER green | 20 hr ago | 11.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 154 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 38 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 41 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 218 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 41 hr 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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