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M5.6 Earthquake
◍ 96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu · · updated 9/5/2026, 7:08:57 PM
Severity score
67/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.6
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.6 recorded9/5/2026, 5:02:11 PM96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/5/2026, 7:08:57 PM
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/5/2026, 9:39:02 PM
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