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π Earthquake
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake and Tsunami Alert in Vanuatu
Vanuatu Β· Oceania region
detected 2026-10-25T03:15:45Z
updated 2026-10-25T03:15:45Z
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Vanuatu. The seismic event triggered a tsunami alert across the Pacific.
Single-source report, not yet corroborated.
Key facts
- Category
- π Earthquake
- Severity
- High
- Confidence
- Low
- Sources
- 1
- Location
- Approximate (country level)
On the map
1 other event within 300 km in the 30 days around this event.
This report has no exact coordinates, so it is shown at country level (shaded area).
If you're in the area
- During shaking: drop, cover and hold on. Expect aftershocks for days.
- Stay out of damaged buildings. If you are on the coast and a tsunami warning is issued, move to high ground at once.
- Check the national seismic service before travelling into the affected area.
Emergency numbers
Call the local emergency number and follow instructions from local authorities. Your embassy can confirm the right number.
Travelling or living abroad
Travel advisories:
US β Β· Canada β Β· UK β
Embassy help:
US embassies β Β· Canadian embassies β Β· UK embassies β
Register for alerts:
US citizens: STEP alerts β Β· Registration of Canadians Abroad β
Always confirm with local authorities β numbers and links can change.
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