On October 20, 2026, at 04:20:38 UTC, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the region of the island nation of Vanuatu. The epicenter was located 204 km west-northwest of the settlement of Port-Olry, at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter coordinates were 14.028° south latitude and 165.484° east longitude. According to the PAGER system, which assesses the potential impact of earthquakes, the threat level was classified as green, corresponding to a low probability of significant casualties and economic damage. According to the ShakeMap intensity map, the maximum estimated intensity in the epicenter area was assessed as minimal (level I). Information about the earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in automatic mode. As of the time of publication, there were no official reports of casualties, damage, or tsunami threat. Vanuatu is located in the seismically active zone of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes of this magnitude occur regularly due to the movement of tectonic plates.