Earthquake 54 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (7.4 Mi) (2024-12-17 01:47:27 UTC)

-17.7000, 167.8000
10.00 KM
Recommendation
Severe Earthquake
Action

Extremely violent shaking with catastrophic damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately. Stay under sturdy furniture. After the shaking stops, evacuate the building immediately, checking for hazards such as broken gas lines or electrical damage. Outdoors: Move far away from buildings, trees, and utility wires. Stay in a wide open area and be prepared for strong aftershocks.

Earthquake 54 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu (7.4 Mi) (2024-12-17 01:47:27 UTC)
Magnitudo (Mi)

7.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

  • Intensity: 0
  • Tsunami: 0
  • ID: usgs_at00som7n2

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Comment

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