Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 85 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 85 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu at Sep 9, 2026, 17:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 291 km (181 mi) SE of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 9, 2026, 17:18 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.760, 170.065 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 57 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.9 | 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 77 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu | 12 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 75 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.