M6.3 earthquake — 117 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
A strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred 117 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu on Oct 8, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 19 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M6.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 19.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.433, 168.278 |
| Time | Oct 8, 09:00 UTC |
| Location | 117 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0xi |
What this magnitude typically means
A magnitude in this range can cause significant damage near the epicenter, especially to vulnerable buildings. How strongly any given place shakes still depends on distance, depth, and ground conditions. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 40 km | Oct 29, 00:08 UTC | 109 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 47 km | Oct 29, 00:57 UTC | 117 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.8 | 78 km | Oct 31, 00:26 UTC | 97 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.2 | 93 km | Oct 29, 21:46 UTC | 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M4.7 | 282 km | Oct 30, 12:40 UTC | 148 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
| M6.0 | 299 km | Nov 1, 11:47 UTC | 165 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.