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M6.4 earthquake - Vanuatu region

Name: M6.4 earthquake - Vanuatu region
Start: 2025-09-08T21:47:48.117+00:00
Location: Vanuatu region

403 d ago · 8 Sept 2025, 21:47 UTC Vanuatu region

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Vanuatu region on 8 Sept 2025, 21:47 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.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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