5.4

73 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu

2026-04-02 23:22:14 UTC (2 days ago)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.4 mww
Depth
278.4 km
Intermediate
Location
-18.9060°N
169.4841°E
Intensity (MMI)
2.8
Weak

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sm8a
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
449
Stations Used
70
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
4.072°
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-03 23:46:50 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.4 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Intermediate depth (278.4 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.

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