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EarthquakesM 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.
At a glance
- Affected location: 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
- Magnitude 5.3
- Depth 10 km
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Generated scores
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- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Primary official sources
- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 5.3 earthquake - 174 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
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