1. 86 Km E Of Codrington, Antigua And Barbuda

M 6.1 • 14:50:03 UTC

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near 86 Km E Of Codrington, Antigua And Barbuda, on May 16, 2026, at 14:50:03 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 63.2 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.

2. Solomon Islands

M 5.7 • 15:17:55 UTC

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on May 16, 2026, at 15:17:55 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

The epicenter was located in Solomon Islands, a Oceania country covering approximately 28,896 square kilometers and home to more than 0.8 million people. The capital city is Honiara.

Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.

3. Vanuatu Islands

M 5.4 • 15:58:05 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Vanuatu Islands, on May 16, 2026, at 15:58:05 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.

4. Vanuatu Islands

M 5.3 • 12:59:32 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu Islands, on May 16, 2026, at 12:59:32 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.

5. 86 Km E Of Port-vila, Vanuatu

M 5.2 • 14:07:55 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near 86 Km E Of Port-vila, Vanuatu, on May 16, 2026, at 14:07:55 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.

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