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M4.5 earthquake - 78 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

3845 d ago · 7 Apr 2016, 23:02 UTC 78 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 78 km W of Sola, Vanuatu on 7 Apr 2016, 23:02 UTC at a depth of 34 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:09 UTC

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