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M4.2 earthquake - 297 km ESE of Sola, Vanuatu

2951 d ago · 19 Sept 2018, 03:54 UTC 297 km ESE of Sola, Vanuatu

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 297 km ESE of Sola, Vanuatu on 19 Sept 2018, 03:54 UTC at a depth of 631 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 09:09 UTC

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