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Green earthquake (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu Islands 28/10/2026 02:21 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 10/28/2026 2:21:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km.

In plain language

A magnitude 6 earthquake occurred near the Vanuatu Islands, deep under the ocean floor. While the shaking was strong, no people lived within 100 kilometers of the center, keeping everyone safe.

What is a earthquake? Earthquakes happen when large pieces of Earth’s crust, called tectonic plates, suddenly slip past each other. These plates are always moving slowly, but sometimes they get stuck. When the pressure builds up and finally breaks free, energy travels through the ground as waves, causing the shaking we feel.

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

Location
Vanuatu Islands
Started
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-29 00:54
Severity
●●○○○ (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 02:46
Detected via GDACS feed β€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu Islands 28/10/2026 02:21 UTC, No people affected in 100km.β€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 Β· Official

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

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