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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 struck 96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu, at depth 10 km on 05 September 2026.

USGS-US7000TEK0

issued: 2026-09-05 17:02Z
status: in force
self-cancels: 2026-09-08 17:02Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -19.807, 170.158
nearest port: Port Vila · 162 nm
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-05 18:18Z

Original warning text

96 KM ESE OF ISANGEL, VANUATU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWW) IN 19.807S 170.158E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 051702Z SEP 26.
2. USGS EVENT US7000TEK0. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tek0

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