M5.3 earthquake: Vanuatu region
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu region on September 25, 2026. It was recorded at 11:12 PM GMT+12 at a depth of 24 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mww · Moderate
Depth
24 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:12:15 AM
September 25, 2026
Local time
11:12 PM
September 25, 2026 · GMT+12
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 128 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.9 earthquake on October 9, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 25, 2026 earthquake near Vanuatu region?
The earthquake occurred near Vanuatu region at 21.890° S, 174.079° E, at a depth of 24 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Vanuatu region?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.3 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Vanuatu region?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.