M4.3 earthquake - 278 km E of Vao, New Caledonia
1245 d ago · 21 May 2023, 18:30 UTC 278 km E of Vao, New Caledonia
What happened
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 278 km E of Vao, New Caledonia on 21 May 2023, 18:30 UTC at a depth of 22 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.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:03 UTC
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