Update: Sept. 9 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported close to Isangel, Vanuatu

Published Oct 1, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Isangel on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 17:18 UTC (04:18 local time), was centered about 85 km east-southeast of Isangel. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

During the past week, three quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been detected in the region. The most significant was a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that shook in the same region on Sep. 6.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey