M4.2 Earthquake 85 km NNE of Sola, Vanuatu — November 8, 2022
2022-11-08 17:31:12 UTC (2022-11-08) · approx. 4:31 AM UTC+11 local
On November 8, 2022 at 17:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 85 km NNE of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 293.6 km and coordinates -13.1550°, 167.8283°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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167.8283°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Sola, Vanuatu?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 85 km NNE of Sola, Vanuatu on November 8, 2022 at 17:31 UTC had a depth of 293.6 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ip3a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 8, 2022). M4.2 Earthquake 85 km NNE of Sola, Vanuatu — November 8, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ip3a/