M4.8 earthquake - 294 km E of Sola, Vanuatu
3468 d ago · 19 Apr 2017, 05:01 UTC 294 km E of Sola, Vanuatu
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 294 km E of Sola, Vanuatu on 19 Apr 2017, 05:01 UTC at a depth of 611 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.
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