Port-Olry, Vanuatu — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck about 165 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, early Sunday morning Central Time.

What happened:

The earthquake hit at 5:47 AM Central Time on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or roughly 6 miles below the surface. A depth that shallow can make shaking feel stronger near the epicenter. No tsunami warning was issued for this quake, and the Geological Survey's alert level for it is green, meaning little or no population exposure to serious shaking is expected.

Impacts:

No felt reports or damage reports were listed for this quake in the early Geological Survey data, and no tsunami was generated. Shaking from a magnitude 6.0 quake can be felt over a wide area, especially near the epicenter.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking.

- Stay away from windows and objects that could fall.

- Check for hazards such as damaged power lines or gas leaks after the shaking stops.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 1, 2026.