Update: Earthquake jolts region close to Vanuatu region on Sept. 25 – 5.3 magnitude registered

Published Oct 19, 2026

WEST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.3 magnitude quake shook near Vanuatu region on Friday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 11:12 UTC (23:12 local time). The epicenter was of Vanuatu region, at a depth of 25 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey