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M6.1 earthquake - 131 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

14032 d ago · 16 May 1988, 23:07 UTC 131 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 131 km W of Sola, Vanuatu on 16 May 1988, 23:07 UTC at a depth of 16 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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