Notable earthquake on record

M7.3 earthquake - 141 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu

December 25, 2010 · 16 km deep.

Magnitude
M 7.3
Depth
16 km
Date
2010
Tsunami
No

141 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu - a magnitude 7.3 earthquake at 16 km depth in 2010. Epicenter: -19.70, 167.95.

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