Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu at Sep 13, 2026, 07:19 UTC, at a depth of 154 km. The epicentre was 291 km (181 mi) NNW of Port-Vila.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 13, 2026, 07:19 UTC |
| Depth | 154.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.280, 167.382 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 5.5 | 55 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.9 | 115 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 110 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 105 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 101 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 6.3 | 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 20 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.5 | 51 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 4.6 | 8 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 58 km | |
| 4.5 | 39 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | 65 km / 41 mi | depth 179 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.