M5.20 Earthquake – 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu

9 September 2026, 17:01 UTC · 23 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu on 9 September 2026, 17:01 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mww)
Location
78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
Date & time
9 September 2026, 17:01 UTC
Coordinates
-19.8279, 169.9636
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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