M4.4 earthquake - Vanuatu region

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Vanuatu region on 15 Dec 2023, 22:03 UTC at a depth of 626 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.