Update: Sept. 1 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded near Isangel, Vanuatu

Published Sep 9, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Isangel on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 18:37 UTC (05:37 local time). The epicenter was approximately 110 km south-southeast of Isangel, at a depth of 123 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey