Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1356783 |
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Event time | 2025-04-28 12:15:05 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-04-28 01:15:05 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-04-28 12:35:44 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.4 |
Depth | 198.622 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Medium deep |
Mercalli scale | 3 |
Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
Data status | reviewed |
Data provider | USGS |
Continent | Pacific Ocean - West |
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Country | Vanuatu |
Administration area | Torba |
Nearest settlement | Sola |
Distance | 13 km |
Course | WNW |
Surface type | underground quake |