First published 10/8/2026, 9:12:15 AM · Last updated 10/8/2026, 9:12:15 AM

M 6.6 earthquake - 105 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu

USGS reports a magnitude-6.6 earthquake northeast of Norsup, at a depth of 10 km. The source gives coordinates but no details about impacts.

Why it matters

The report specifies the earthquake’s location, magnitude, and depth, but does not describe its effects.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).