| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 200.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.827, 169.508 |
| UTC time | 1993-09-18 21:09:41.590 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 18, 1993 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Saturday, September 18, 1993 at 21:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 175.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.508 and latitude -18.827.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1993-09-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 175.1 km |
| Noumea | 498.9 km |
| Nadi | 843.4 km |
| Lautoka | 850.5 km |
| Suva | 944.5 km |
| Nasinu | 954.5 km |
| Honiara | 1468.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1868.6 km |
| Bundaberg | 1894.2 km |
| Gold Coast | 1930.8 km |
| Brisbane | 1938.9 km |
| Logan City | 1940.2 km |
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