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M6.3 earthquake - 35 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu

9891 d ago · 17 Sept 1999, 14:54 UTC 35 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 35 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu on 17 Sept 1999, 14:54 UTC at a depth of 197 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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