On October 24, 2026 at 02:35:57 UTC, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in the region of the island nation of Vanuatu. The epicenter was located approximately 170 km northwest of the settlement of Port-Vila, with coordinates at 14.042° south latitude and 165.867° east longitude. The depth of the epicenter was approximately 10 km, which is classified as a shallow earthquake. According to the ShakeMap data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the maximum intensity in the epicenter area is estimated at IV on the Mercalli scale — this corresponds to moderate shaking, felt by most people indoors. Vanuatu is located in the zone of active seismic activity of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes of various magnitudes regularly occur due to the interaction of tectonic plates. No reports of casualties or damage have been received so far. Local services and seismologists continue to monitor the region for possible aftershocks.