6.1
Earthquake Details: 98 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu
Mar 20, 2026, 02:30:34
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred near 98 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu on Mar 20, 2026 at 02:30:34. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 21 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth21 km
Significance572
Latitude-19.2794
Longitude168.3806
Event IDus6000shnl
Magnitude6.1
Updated:Jun 4, 2026, 18:37:53 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Mar 20, 2026, 13:30:34 GMT+11
- UTC
- Mar 20, 2026, 02:30:34 UTC
21 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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