M4.5 earthquake - Vanuatu region

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Vanuatu region on 15 Nov 2016, 18:00 UTC at a depth of 21 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.