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EarthquakesM 7.2 earthquake - 200 km W of Sola, Vanuatu
Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day, GDACS Global Disaster Alerts
A reported earthquake in Vanuatu measured magnitude 7.2 at 10 km depth. The source reports no people affected within 100 km.
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- Affected location: Vanuatu
- Magnitude 7.2
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The report records a high-magnitude seismic event but no people affected within 100 km.
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A reported earthquake in Vanuatu measured magnitude 7.2 at 10 km depth. The source reports no people affected within 100 km.
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 6/10
- Impact magnitude
- 7/10
- Urgency
- 6/10
Primary official sources
- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 7.2 earthquake - 200 km W of Sola, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
- GDACS Global Disaster AlertsGreen earthquake (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 24/10/2026 02:31 UTC, No people affected in 100km.Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) Usage terms
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