M6.3 earthquake in Vanuatu Islands
On 10/20/2026 4:20:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu Islands potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km.
How sure are we
Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
Who reported it
[Claude] All three reports describe the same M6.3 Vanuatu earthquake, with Report 3 saying 'off the coast' rather than 'northwest of', which is consistent with Report 1's location and so not a contradiction.
5d ago[Claude] Report 2 describes the same magnitude 6.3 quake in the Vanuatu Islands; its depth and timestamp add detail that doesn't conflict with Report 1.
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What moves the score
Not in the score: AI checks and reader flags. Verified is separate: two or more independent outlets and a score of at least 65%.
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