M5.40 Earthquake – 99 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
9 October 2026, 13:51 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 99 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu on 9 October 2026, 13:51 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- 99 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
- Date & time
- 9 October 2026, 13:51 UTC
- Coordinates
- -15.5361, 168.1451
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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