Earthquake report · M 5.4

M5.4 earthquake 78 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu

USGS · updated Sep 24, 2026, 02:06 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded on Sep 3, 2026, 8:22 AM (GMT+11) 78 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu at a depth of 79 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -20.23°, 169.42° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.4
Depth (km): 79
Local time: Sep 3, 2026, 8:22 AM (GMT+11)
UTC time: 2026-09-02 21:22
Coordinates: -20.235, 169.418

Updates

M 5.4 - 78 km S of Isangel, VanuatuSep 24, 2026, 02:06 UTC

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