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M 5.3 earthquake - 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

The USGS reported a magnitude 5.3 earthquake northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km. No effects or damage details were included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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  • Affected location: 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
  • Magnitude 5.3
  • Depth 10 km
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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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