HelpMeTrack began tracking this weather story after GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) reported it on 20 Oct 2026, concerning Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km, Vanuatu Islands.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu Islands 19/10/2026 18:55 UTC, [unknown].
First reported by GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System), concerning Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km, Vanuatu Islands.
Hazard advisory
![Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu Islands 19/10/2026 18:55 UTC, [unknown].](https://www.gdacs.org/contentdata/resources/imgtemp/gdacs/eq/eq1741236_1.png)
Why we're tracking this
We found 2 related reports from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) covering this development. We've tracked 1 further update as more reporting came in. We'll keep this page updated as the story develops, with links to the original reporting below.
Development timeline
- 20 Oct, 03:58 UTC First reported by GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System)
- 21 Oct, 07:00 UTC Confirmed again by GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System)