October 2026
All months66 briefs first published here in October 2026.
-
Event 31 May 2026, 21:34 UTC
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded 33 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.0 earthquake 33 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile on 31 May 2026.
-
Event 28 October 2026, 02:21 UTC
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.0 earthquake 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 28 October 2026.
-
Event 26 October 2026, 00:00 UTC
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System issued a red alert for a tropical cyclone affecting India, ARNAB-26
GDACS, the European Commission and United Nations alert system, rates the likely humanitarian impact of this tropical cyclone at its red level. The rating is an automatic estimate, not a record of what has happened.
-
Event 25 October 2026, 02:24 UTC
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake recorded 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.1 earthquake 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 25 October 2026.
-
Event 25 October 2026, 02:09 UTC
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake recorded Bonin Islands, Japan region
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.5 earthquake Bonin Islands, Japan region on 25 October 2026.
-
Event 24 October 2026, 02:35 UTC
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake recorded 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.3 earthquake 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 24 October 2026.
-
Event 24 October 2026, 02:31 UTC
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake recorded 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.9 earthquake 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 24 October 2026.
-
Event 22 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security”
On 22 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 432 in favour, 52 against and 88 abstentions.
-
Event 20 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget”
On 20 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 357 in favour, 274 against and 31 abstentions.
-
Event 21 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 400 in favour, 189 against and 84 abstentions.
-
Event 21 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 504 in favour, 63 against and 99 abstentions.
-
Event 21 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 651 in favour, 17 against and 3 abstentions.
-
Event 21 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 609 in favour, 51 against and 14 abstentions.
-
Event 21 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 434 in favour, 203 against and 21 abstentions.
-
Event 21 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean MON 87769”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 442 in favour, 196 against and 9 abstentions.
-
Event 22 October 2026, 14:33 UTC
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake recorded 191 km ENE of Nagqu, China
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 7.0 earthquake 191 km ENE of Nagqu, China on 22 October 2026.
-
Event 20 October 2026, 04:20 UTC
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake recorded 197 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.3 earthquake 197 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 20 October 2026.
-
Event 19 October 2026, 07:49 UTC
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded 186 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.0 earthquake 186 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 19 October 2026.
-
Event 16 October 2026, 06:00 UTC
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System issued an orange alert for a tropical cyclone affecting Cook Islands, WATI-26
GDACS, the European Commission and United Nations alert system, rates the likely humanitarian impact of this tropical cyclone at its orange level. The rating is an automatic estimate, not a record of what has happened.
-
Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in the European Union (27 countries) was 3.8% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 3.8% for the European Union (27 countries) in September 2026.