M5.00 Earthquake – 87 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
20 August 2026, 00:20 UTC · 1 hour 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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