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EarthquakesM 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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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
Primary official sources
- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 6.2 earthquake - 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
- GDACS Global Disaster AlertsGreen earthquake (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:142.833km) in Vanuatu 29/10/2026 21:46 UTC, 120 thousand in MMI IV.Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) Usage terms
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