| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 188.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.547, 167.193 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-16 03:20:24.373 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 03:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 374.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.193 and latitude -14.547.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2026-08-16
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