M5.00 Earthquake – 109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu

28 August 2026, 08:32 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu on 28 August 2026, 08:32 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu
Date & time
28 August 2026, 08:32 UTC
Coordinates
-19.2675, 168.2841
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
2 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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