M4.6 earthquake - Vanuatu region

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Vanuatu region on 9 Dec 2019, 06:29 UTC at a depth of 607 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.