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M4.5 earthquake - 43 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu

3646 d ago · 23 Oct 2016, 16:24 UTC 43 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 43 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu on 23 Oct 2016, 16:24 UTC at a depth of 166 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:21 UTC

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