M7.3 earthquake near Port-Vila, Shefa
668 d ago · 17 Dec 2024, 01:47 UTC 24 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
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What happened
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on 17 Dec 2024, 01:47 UTC at a depth of 54 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Port-Vila, about 25 km away in Shefa, Vanuatu.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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