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earthquakeCONFIRMEDPULSE-EVT-2026-VUT-EARTHQUA-01490

Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:136.298km) in Vanuatu 25/10/2026 02:24 UTC, 110 thousand in MMI IV.

On 10/25/2026 2:24:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 110 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:136.298km.

In plain language

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred deep beneath Vanuatu, causing light shaking for about 110,000 people. Since it happened far underground, the risk of serious damage is low for the local communities.

What is a earthquake? Earthquakes happen when large pieces of Earth’s crust, called tectonic plates, suddenly slip past each other. This movement releases energy in waves that travel through the ground, making it shake. In places like Vanuatu, plates are often pushing against or sliding under one another, creating these natural vibrations.

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

Location
Vanuatu
Started
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-26 17:08
Severity
●●○○○ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
109337

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

Timeline

10-25 03:06
Detected via GDACS feed β€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:136.298km) in Vanuatu 25/10/2026 02:24 UTC, 110 thousand in MMI IV.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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