25 Sept 2026, 11:12 UTC · Sep 25, 7:12 AM ET

M5.3 earthquake Vanuatu region

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu region at Sep 25, 7:12 AM ET, 24 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

under 33–44–55–66+

Magnitude	5.3 mww
Time	25 Sept 2026, 11:12 UTC
Location	-21.890°, 174.079° – Vanuatu region
Depth	24.0 km
Felt reports	0
USGS event	us6000txjy

Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.	Where	When (ET)	Depth	Felt
4.7	southeast of the Loyalty Islands	Jun 20, 2:27 PM 118 d ago	10 km	–
4.3	southeast of the Loyalty Islands	Oct 5, 3:15 PM 376 d ago	10 km	–

FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the Vanuatu region earthquake?

Magnitude 5.3 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 24 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

Earthquakes

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.