Right now
The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 28 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
3 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 10 km from here.
Reported by EMSC today.
No stronger detection stands among the 8 recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 August 2026 — 2 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: VANUATU
EMSC recorded magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 35 km.
The seismic region given by the source is VANUATU.
Nearby, since 10 August 2026
- August 10, 2026 · score 7 · 10.3 km
- September 8, 2026 · score 18 · 17.7 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | -19.7345, 169.9259 |
| Nearest City | Port-Vila (280 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-09T17:18:50.140Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260909_0000227 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.3 |
| Depth | 35 |
| MagType | m |
| Region | VANUATU |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 2057843 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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