M5.6 earthquake Vanuatu region
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Vanuatu region at Jun 3, 6:20 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.
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| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
| Time | 3 Jun 2026, 10:20 UTC |
| Location | -20.471°, 173.080° – Vanuatu region |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 2.7 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us7000sq90 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Vanuatu region | Aug 27, 8:17 AM 50 d ago | 10 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the Vanuatu region earthquake?
Magnitude 5.6 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.7 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
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.
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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.