M 6.0 earthquake
VANUATU
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What has changed since this earthquake happened, including aftershocks within 50 km of the epicentre.
2 aftershocks recorded so far
2 aftershocks have been recorded within 50 km of the epicentre since the mainshock, the strongest a magnitude 5.6. Aftershocks are expected to continue and to decay in frequency over the following days.
Magnitude revised from M 5.8 to M 6.0 by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.8 to M 6.0, depth from 35.0 km to 10.0 km and epicentre from -13.821, 165.498 to -13.931, 165.446 (moved 14 km SW).
- Magnitude
- M 5.8M 6.0
- Depth
- 35.0 km10.0 km
- Epicentre
- -13.821, 165.498-13.931, 165.446(moved 14 km SW)
Magnitude revised from M 5.6 to M 5.8 by SeismicPortal
SeismicPortal revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.6 to M 5.8.
- Magnitude
- M 5.6M 5.8
M 6.0 earthquake recorded near Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Vanuatu at 10 km depth (-13.931, 165.446), reported by SeismicPortal.
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