A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near 109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu on Aug 28, 2026, 8:32:35 AM (2026-08-28T08:32:35.971Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -19.2675, 168.2841.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 171 km S of Port Vila, Vanuatu.
The epicentre was located at -19.2675 latitude and 168.2841 longitude near 109 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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