M4.7 earthquake - Vanuatu region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu region on 15 May 2016, 11:00 UTC at a depth of 14 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.