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M4.7 earthquake - 40 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

1378 d ago · 8 Jan 2023, 12:59 UTC 40 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 40 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 8 Jan 2023, 12:59 UTC at a depth of 28 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, 10:53 UTC

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