PPV
Third significant earthquake in four days strikes north of Sanma
M6.7 quakes Jolts Sanma, Vanuatu, the third significant event to occur in the area within four days.
Tsunami Evaluation
This event did not generate a destructive tsunami.
EQ Details
Magnitude: 6.7Mw
Location: 14.217°S, 166.554°E;
Depth: 35km
Time: 2016-04-06 at 06:54:54 UTC
Nearby Cities:
- 106km (65.9 mi) W of Sola, Vanuatu
- 181km (112.5 mi) NNW of Luganville, Vanuatu
- 454km (282.1 mi) NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
- 769km (477.8 mi) N of We, New Caledonia
[USGS/EHP]
[EQ Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP]
Related Links
- 2ND Significant Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Region April 6, 2016
- Strong Earthquake Jolts Port-Olry, Vanuatu April 3, 2016