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EarthquakesM 5.6 earthquake - 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day, GDACS Global Disaster Alerts
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in Vanuatu at 02:59 UTC on 28 October 2026, at a depth of 10 km. The source reports 3,000 people potentially affected at MMI III.
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- Affected location: Vanuatu
- Magnitude 5.6
- Depth 10 km
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Why it matters
The report identifies potential exposure of about 3,000 people at MMI III.
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in Vanuatu at 02:59 UTC on 28 October 2026, at a depth of 10 km. The source reports 3,000 people potentially affected at MMI III.
Generated scores
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- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 4/10
Primary official sources
- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 5.6 earthquake - 174 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
- GDACS Global Disaster AlertsGreen earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 28/10/2026 02:59 UTC, 3 thousand in MMI III.Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) Usage terms
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