Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 24/10/2026 08:56 UTC, Few people affected in MMI III.
On 10/24/2026 8:56:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting Few people affected in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km.
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Event record
- severityModerate
- typeearthquake
- placeVanuatu
- countryVU
- sourceGDACS (UN OCHA / JRC)
- first seen2026-10-24
- rendered2026-10-24 10:12 UTC
- alert levelGreen
- event typeEQ
What to do
- Drop, cover and hold on — get under a sturdy table, away from glass.
- Expect aftershocks and keep away from damaged buildings.
- On the coast, move inland or uphill if the shaking lasts longer than a minute.
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Where did this happen?
Vanuatu (coordinates -13.9418, 165.6471).
What should I do?
Drop, cover and hold on — get under a sturdy table, away from glass. Expect aftershocks and keep away from damaged buildings. On the coast, move inland or uphill if the shaking lasts longer than a minute.