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M 6.2 earthquake - 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day, GDACS Global Disaster Alerts

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in Vanuatu at 21:46 UTC on 29 October 2026, at a depth of 142.833 km. The source reports potential MMI IV effects for 120,000 people.

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  • Affected location: Vanuatu
  • Magnitude 6.2
  • Depth 142.833 km
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  1. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in Vanuatu at 21:46 UTC on 29 October 2026, at a depth of 142.833 km. The source reports potential MMI IV effects for 120,000 people.

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
5/10
Impact magnitude
6/10
Urgency
6/10

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