M4.2 earthquake - Vanuatu region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Vanuatu region on 18 Sept 2023, 15:35 UTC at a depth of 675 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.