Earthquake of Magnitude 6.5 in Wounsoulé , Vanuatu

Full details of the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that occurred in Wounsoulé, Vanuatu. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Date (Local Time)	Loading...
Date (UTC)	Feb 14, 2026 02:28 UTC
Magnitude	6.5
Depth	10 km (6.21 miles)
Location	61 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Country	Vanuatu
Region	Sanma
City	Wounsoulé
Coordinates	lat -15.1, lon 166.5
Source	usgs

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