6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Coral Sea, buildings also shook in Myanmar

A strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in the Coral Sea on Sunday morning. According to the National Seismological Center (NCS), the tremor was recorded at 4:58 am. The epicenter was at latitude 12.34 south and longitude 166.46 east, with a depth of only 10 kilometers. The location is approximately 643 km north-northwest (NNW) of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. No damage has been reported at this time, but authorities are monitoring the situation. Experts say that earthquakes closer to the surface are more dangerous.

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3.0 magnitude earthquake was also recorded in Myanmar.

Local authorities and earthquake monitoring agencies are monitoring the situation. Experts say that earthquakes occurring near the surface are more dangerous because their tremors reach the ground with greater force, increasing the risk of damage to buildings and loss of life.

EQ of M: 6.0, On: 26/10/2025 04:58:07 IST, Lat: 12.34 S, Long: 166.46 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Coral Sea.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) October 25, 2025

This region is active in the face of earthquakes

According to the US-based Seismological Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (SAGE), the Solomon and Vanuatu Islands lie in the region where the Indo-Australian Plate is subducting beneath the Pacific Plate. This region is considered extremely seismically active, with major earthquakes occurring frequently.

Devastating earthquake struck in 2024

In 2024, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila, Vanuatu, killing 14 people and destroying several buildings. At the time, WHO and UNICEF, in collaboration with the local Ministry of Health, provided information to residents through radio, posters, and community campaigns to help them stay safe. Also Read: Earthquakes hit the Philippines again, with strong tremors felt early in the morning

Summary

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was also felt in Myanmar early Sunday morning. According to seismologists, the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, increasing the possibility of aftershocks. Previously, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Myanmar on October 16th.