Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M6.3 earthquake 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu at Oct 8, 2026, 09:00 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 244 km (152 mi) N of Port-Vila. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 6.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 8, 2026, 09:00 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.541, 168.189 |
| Felt reports | 5 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 7 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 105 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 101 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 128 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.