M 4.7 - 62 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu

December 30, 2023 at 06:44:13 UTC

Depth: 136.90 km (Intermediate)

M 4.7

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

1

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.7 mb
Depth136.90 km (Intermediate)
Location-15.2741S, 167.6887E
Community IntensityII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)1 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance340 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.7 mean?

A magnitude 4.7 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 136.90 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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