6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu in Pacific Ocean

North America Science Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:47:40 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

(Pic Credit: ANI)A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Vanuatu islands in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, October 25, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 125 kilometres (78 miles) below the Earth's surface, the agency said.
Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is located in a seismically active region of the Pacific ring of fire, where the movement of tectonic plates frequently triggers earthquakes and volcanic activity.

(Pic Credit: ANI)A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Vanuatu islands in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, October 25, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 125 kilometres (78 miles) below the Earth's surface, the agency said.
Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is located in a seismically active region of the Pacific ring of fire, where the movement of tectonic plates frequently triggers earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Sources: Times of India