Important Note: The map displays areas with a shake intensity of 4 or higher, as defined by the U.S.G.S. as ”light,” but tremors may be felt
A significant earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale occurred in the Coral Sea on Tuesday, as confirmed by the
Following this seismic event, a brief tsunami alert was issued for parts of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System under the National Weather Service. Fortunately, authorities declared that there is no longer a threat as of 2:14 p.m. local time.
The earthquake
Initial reports from U.S.G.S indicated a magnitude of 7.4 for this seismic activity.
As experts analyze available data further, there might be revisions to the reported magnitude of this earthquake and updates to the shake-severity map based on additional information gathered.
Ongoing Aftershocks
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that typically follow larger ones within similar geographic areas. These events represent minor adjustments along fault lines affected during initial seismic activity.
Seismic Activity Within Proximity
Aftershocks can persist for days, weeks, or
Source: United States Geological Survey | Please note that
