Explore clusters of M4.5+ events observed around significant earthquakes. These clusters are descriptive and are not presented as earthquake predictions.
Intermediate
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 6.7 | 59 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu | 200.7 km | 2012-12-21 22:28:08 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.2 | 99 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu | 224.0 km | 2012-12-23 00:29:56 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 198 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu | 258.7 km | 2012-12-23 09:47:28 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 59 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu | 199.8 km | 2012-12-28 20:16:25 UTC | View event → |
Explore clusters of M4.5+ events observed around significant earthquakes. These clusters are descriptive and are not presented as earthquake predictions. Historical small-earthquake detection varies through time. Long-term comparisons are most robust at higher magnitude thresholds.
Guides, explainers and practical reading to go beyond the live data.
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