M5.0 earthquake — 118 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 118 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 1, 2026 at 18:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 122 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 122.5 km |
| Coordinates | -20.502, 169.783 |
| Time | Sep 1, 18:37 UTC |
| Location | 118 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdey |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 208 km | Aug 28, 08:32 UTC | 109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.