5.1

220 km NE of Sola, Vanuatu

2026-03-31 21:56:33 UTC (4 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.1 mb
Depth
642.2 km
Deep
Location
-12.7320°N
169.2141°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s97y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
400
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
3.330°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-31 22:10:36 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.1 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Deep depth (642.2 km): Deep earthquakes are less likely to cause surface damage.

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