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M5.3 Earthquake
◍ 191 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna · · updated 9/17/2026, 7:02:10 AM
Severity score
61/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.3
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.3 recorded9/17/2026, 6:42:41 AM191 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/17/2026, 7:02:10 AM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.