> modest and shallow mb 4.9 Earthquake offshore Penama, Vanuatu

10/23/2026 - Earthquake offshore Penama, Vanuatu

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 23, 2026, 10:42 p.m.
Magnitude mb 4.9
Latitude -15.43 °N
Longitude 168.25 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2026-10-24
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Impact on Health Services

A total 1 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

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