> moderate and shallow mw 5.4 Earthquake in Penama, Vanuatu

10/29/2026 - Earthquake in Penama, Vanuatu

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 29, 2026, 12:08 a.m.
Magnitude mw 5.4
Latitude -15.12 °N
Longitude 168.10 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2026-10-29
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Impact on Health Services

A total 3 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

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