First published Nov 1, 2026, 1:02:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:11:15 PM UTC

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M 6 earthquake - 165 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

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

A magnitude 6 earthquake at 10 km depth was reported in Vanuatu at 11:47 UTC on 1 November 2026. The source says 2,000 people may be affected at MMI IV.

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Affected location: Vanuatu
Magnitude 6

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The report identifies a magnitude 6 earthquake and 2,000 people potentially affected at MMI IV.

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Nov 1, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
A magnitude 6 earthquake at 10 km depth was reported in Vanuatu at 11:47 UTC on 1 November 2026. The source says 2,000 people may be affected at MMI IV.
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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: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day M 6 earthquake - 165 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
GDACS Global Disaster Alerts Green earthquake (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 01/11/2026 11:47 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI IV.Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) Usage terms

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