Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes near Port-Olry (Vanuatu)
The quake was recorded at a depth of 188 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was recorded on August 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM (Brasília time) near Port-Olry (Vanuatu), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 188 km.
What this magnitude means
Earthquakes between magnitude 6 and 7 are considered strong and are usually felt hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter.
What to expect in the coming days
After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.
With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Source: USGS
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