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M4.3 earthquake - 78 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu

1836 d ago · 7 Oct 2021, 16:45 UTC 78 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 78 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu on 7 Oct 2021, 16:45 UTC at a depth of 178 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 10:23 UTC

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