M5.2 earthquake — 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu on Sep 13, 2026 at 07:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 154 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 | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 154.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.280, 167.382 |
| Time | Sep 13, 07:19 UTC |
| Location | 35 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000th4y |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 248 km | Sep 18, 13:57 UTC | 104 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.