M4.1 Earthquake 42 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu — May 31, 2022
2022-05-31 18:52:42 UTC (2022-05-31) · approx. 5:52 AM UTC+11 local
On May 31, 2022 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 42 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 152.9 km and coordinates -14.0895°, 167.2253°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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167.2253°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 42 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu on May 31, 2022 at 18:52 UTC had a depth of 152.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000henq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 31, 2022). M4.1 Earthquake 42 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu — May 31, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000henq/