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Was today a magnitude 6 earthquake?

NO

No — the only magnitude 6+ quake in the past 24 hours struck near Vanuatu on October 27.

Why
  • One M6.0 quake: 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, depth 10 km
  • It occurred Oct 27, 10:21 PM, so it falls on yesterday
  • No M6+ quake recorded yet today; the day is still early

For Eastern Time · checked 4:05 AM · permanent link · USGS earthquakes, past 24 hours