Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded near Isangel, Vanuatu on Sept. 9

Published Oct 1, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake jolted near Isangel on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 17:01 UTC (04:01 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter approximately 77 km east-southeast of Isangel.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors last week

During the past week, there have been three quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest one was a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck in the same region on Sep. 6.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey