M5.00 Earthquake – 87 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu

20 August 2026, 00:20 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 87 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu on 20 August 2026, 00:20 UTC, at a depth of 73 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
87 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
Date & time
20 August 2026, 00:20 UTC
Coordinates
-20.3240, 169.1514
Depth
72.95 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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