M 5.5 - 169 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu

December 30, 2000 at 07:42:46 UTC

Depth: 220.70 km (Intermediate)

M 5.5

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.5 mwc
Depth220.70 km (Intermediate)
Location-12.4720S, 166.9340E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance465 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.5 mean?

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 220.70 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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