M6.3 earthquake - 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
8 d ago · 8 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
What happened
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu on 8 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Orange alert: significant impact likely; national response may be needed.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
Also reported by GDACS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
GDACS alert level Orange
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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