2021 Loyalty Islands earthquake
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The 2021 Loyalty Islands earthquake was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck offshore between Vanuatu and New Caledonia on February 11, 2021 at 00:19 local time. It is the 4th largest earthquake of 2021.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2021-02-10 13:19:55 |
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ISC event | 619942801 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | February 11, 2021 |
Local time | 00:19 |
Duration | 50 seconds |
Magnitude | 7.7 Mw |
Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 23.051°S 171.657°E / -23.051; 171.657 |
Type | Megathrust |
Areas affected | Vanuatu New Caledonia |
Max. intensity | MMI IV (Light)[1] |
Tsunami | 1.35 m (4.4 ft) in Lenakel, Vanuatu[2] |
Foreshocks | 6.1 Mw[3] |
Aftershocks | Many. Strongest is 6.3 Mw (As of 3 September 2021)[4] |
Casualties | none |
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