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M4.5 earthquake - 80 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu

3849 d ago · 3 Apr 2016, 16:49 UTC 80 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 80 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu on 3 Apr 2016, 16:49 UTC at a depth of 17 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:09 UTC

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