| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.541, 168.189 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-08 09:00:07.768 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 8, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 09:00 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 244.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.189 and latitude -15.541.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2026-10-08
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