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M6.2 earthquake - 59 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu

1824 d ago · 18 Oct 2021, 07:26 UTC 59 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 59 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu on 18 Oct 2021, 07:26 UTC at a depth of 93 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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