33 km SE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu

2026-03-31 10:03:48 UTC (5 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

4.9 mb

Depth

63.7 km

Shallow

Location

-16.3201°N
167.6327°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us7000s92b

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

369

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

117.0°

Min Station Distance

0.961°

RMS Residual

0.49 sec

Last Updated

2026-03-31 10:20:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.9 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Shallow depth (63.7 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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