Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 19/10/2026 07:49 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI>=III.
On 10/19/2026 7:49:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near Vanuatu, causing light shaking for about 2,000 people in the area. This event is considered moderate and was recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
What is a earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement deep in the Earth's crust. It happens when tectonic plates get stuck at their edges and eventually snap forward, releasing energy. This energy travels as waves through the earth, which we feel as vibrations on the surface.
If you feel the ground shake, Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture until it stops.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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