An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred off the coast of Vanuatu
03.11.2026, 09:16·
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in the region of the island of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located 117 km northeast of the city of Norsup, with coordinates of 15.433° south latitude and 168.278° east longitude. The depth of the epicenter was approximately 19 km.
According to the PAGER impact assessment system, the alert level was classified as green, indicating a minimal probability of significant casualties and destruction. The maximum calculated intensity on the ShakeMap scale was VII, which corresponds to perceptible but generally not catastrophic tremors. Residents in the epicenter area confirmed similar intensity through the "Did You Feel It?" (DYFI) system, with five reports assessing intensity at VII on the scale.
Vanuatu is located in a zone of active seismic activity at the junction of the Pacific and Indo-Australian tectonic plates, where earthquakes occur regularly. No official information about casualties or damage has been reported at this time. The situation continues to be monitored by seismological services.
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