M4.2 earthquake - 61 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu
2809 d ago · 7 Feb 2019, 08:10 UTC 61 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 61 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu on 7 Feb 2019, 08:10 UTC at a depth of 204 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.
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