| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.536, 168.145 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-09 13:51:42.764 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 9, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 13:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 245.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.145 and latitude -15.536.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-10-09
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