Green earthquake (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 19/10/2026 07:49 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI>=III.
On 10/19/2026 7:49:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km.
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Event record
- severityModerate
- typeearthquake
- placeVanuatu
- countryVU
- sourceGDACS (UN OCHA / JRC)
- first seen2026-10-19
- rendered2026-10-19 13:57 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 -14.0533, 165.6761).
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.