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M 5.6 - 96 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu
- Time
- 9/5/2026, 5:02:11 PM UTC
- Coordinates
- -19.807, 170.158
- Data source
- usgs
- Magnitude
- 5.6
- Depth (km)
- 10
- Alert level
- Green — no significant impact expected
🧰 What to do
Before
- •Secure heavy furniture and water heaters to walls
- •Identify safe spots: under sturdy tables, against interior walls
- •Keep a kit: water, food, flashlight, first aid, whistle
During
- •Drop, Cover, and Hold On — don't run outside during shaking
- •In bed? Stay there, cover your head with a pillow
- •Driving? Pull over away from buildings, bridges, and wires
After
- •Expect aftershocks — Drop, Cover, Hold On each time
- •Check for gas leaks; if you smell gas, leave and shut it off
- •Near the coast after strong shaking? Move to high ground (tsunami risk)
Guidance condensed from Ready.gov
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