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M6.3 earthquake 117 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu

Last changed (17:20 UTC, 3 November 2026). This event is over, so no next check is due.

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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 117 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu at 09:00 UTC, 8 October 2026, at a depth of 19 km (12 mi), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. USGS issued a green PAGER alert, its estimate of shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. 5 people reported feeling it through the USGS Did You Feel It? survey.

Map: M6.3 earthquake 117 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
15.43° S, 168.28° E · South Pacific Ocean · map © Natural Earth
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Key figures

Magnitude
6.3scale mwwSource: USGS
Depth
19 km12 miSource: USGS
Time
09:00 UTC, 8 October 2026Source: USGS
PAGER alert
GreenSource: USGS PAGER
Felt reports
5Source: USGS Did You Feel It?
USGS significance
614Source: USGS
Official source

Sources

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Timeline

  1. 17:20 UTC3 November 2026Latest update from the source.
  2. 21:39 UTC1 November 2026Gods Eyes recorded it from the feed.
  3. 09:00 UTC8 October 2026The earthquake happened.

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