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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu Islands 28/10/2026 01:39 UTC, [unknown].

On 10/28/2026 1:39:11 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu Islands potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.

In plain language

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred near the Vanuatu Islands at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. While this was strong enough to be felt nearby, it is currently rated as a low-severity event.

What is a earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates. These giant pieces of the Earth's crust are always slowly moving. When they get stuck and then suddenly slip past each other, they release a burst of energy that travels through the ground as vibrations.

If you feel the ground shaking, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy table until the vibration stops.

Location
Vanuatu Islands
Started
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-29 00:54
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

10-28 02:10
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu Islands 28/10/2026 01:39 UTC, [unknown].โ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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