Disasters · Earthquake

M5.2 · Vanuatu

First tracked 13 September 2026 · Last updated 14 September 2026

In Vanuatu

M5.2

Magnitude

135 km

Depth

52,871

Population exposed

50 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.2 earthquake occurred 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of 135 km. An estimated 52,871 people were exposed to the shaking. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Coverage

via The GDELT Project

News coverage via The GDELT Project · not a source for this event’s data

Coverage not checked yet.

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed