M5.1 earthquake — 85 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 85 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu on Sep 9, 2026 at 17:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.760, 170.065 |
| Time | Sep 9, 17:18 UTC |
| Location | 85 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 204 km | Sep 26, 09:08 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 205 km | Sep 26, 08:54 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 218 km | Sep 26, 13:48 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 219 km | Sep 30, 06:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.1 | 221 km | Sep 27, 02:22 UTC | 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 222 km | Sep 26, 07:22 UTC | 84 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.