Earthquake measuring 5.1 hits area close to Port-Olry, Vanuatu on July 9

Published Jul 9, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Port-Olry on Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 12:52 UTC (23:52 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 160 km, with its epicenter about 59 km north-northeast of Port-Olry.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey