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M4.7 Earthquake — 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu

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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake 110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu at a depth of 10.6 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.7
Depth10.6 km
Coordinates-14.7335, 168.0696
Region110 km SSE of Sola, Vanuatu
Felt Reports1
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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