M 4.5 - 44 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

December 29, 2009 at 10:59:37 UTC

Depth: 135.70 km (Intermediate)

M 4.5

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.5 mb
Depth135.70 km (Intermediate)
Location-14.7260S, 167.3260E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance312 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.5 mean?

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 135.70 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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